Israel confirms Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike
The Israeli military has confirmed the death of Ezzedine Al-Haddad, the chief of Hamas' armed wing, in a recent air strike in Gaza. The strike targeted a residential apartment and a civilian vehicle, resulting in his elimination. Al-Haddad was noted for his involvement in the planning of the October 7th attack and the management of Israeli hostages.
- ▪Ezzedine Al-Haddad was killed in an air strike in Gaza on May 15, 2026.
- ▪The Israeli military described him as one of the last senior commanders in Hamas's military wing.
- ▪Haddad was involved in the planning of the October 7th massacre and managed the hostage situation.
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The Israeli military on Saturday (May 16, 2026) confirmed that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, chief of Hamas' armed wing, was killed in an air strike in Gaza the day before."The IDF and the ISA announce that yesterday, in a precise strike in the area of the City of Gaza, the terrorist Ezzedine Al-Haddad was eliminated," the military said, referring to itself and the Shin Bet domestic security agency.Also Read | List of Hezbollah, Hamas leaders Israel has assassinated since October 7, 2023Two Hamas officials also told AFP that Haddad had been killed in an Israeli strike on a residential apartment and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City on Friday (May 15).The military said Haddad was "one of the last senior commanders in Hamas's military wing who directed the planning and execution of the October 7th…
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