Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him
A senior Hamas official announced the death of the group's military chief, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, following Israeli airstrikes targeting him. This marks the most significant loss for Hamas since a ceasefire deal in October 2023. Israeli officials claim Haddad was responsible for numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers.
- ▪Hamas official confirmed the death of military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad after Israeli airstrikes.
- ▪Haddad was targeted by Israel, but Hamas has not publicly confirmed his death.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Haddad was involved in orchestrating attacks against Israel.
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Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted himSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 16, 2026, 05:47 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 05:47 PMCAIRO, May 16 - A senior Hamas official told Reuters on Saturday that the chief of the group's military wing had died, a day after Israel said that it had carried out airstrikes targeting him.Earlier, witnesses in Gaza City said that mosques had announced Izz al-Din al-Haddad's "martyrdom".
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