Israel kills new Hamas military chief who was key figure tied to Oct. 7 attack
The Israel Defense Forces have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas' military wing, who played a significant role in the October 7 attack. Israeli officials confirmed the operation, stating it was a result of months of intelligence work. The IDF described Odeh's elimination as a major setback for Hamas and its military capabilities.
- ▪Mohammed Odeh was eliminated by the IDF and Shin Bet in a targeted operation in Gaza.
- ▪He had recently replaced Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who was killed in an earlier Israeli strike.
- ▪Odeh was involved in the planning and execution of the October 7 massacre and led Hamas' intelligence unit.
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World News breaking Israel kills new Hamas military chief who was key figure tied to Oct. 7 attack By Jewish News Syndicate Published May 27, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday eliminated Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas’ military wing and a key figure in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed his elimination on Wednesday, writing in an X post that he was “sent to meet his partners in the depths of hell” and congratulating the IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) “for the brilliant execution” of the operation. This was followed shortly thereafter by a joint IDF and Shin Bet statement also confirming Odeh’s elimination.
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