Israel says it killed leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks
Israel has announced the killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas' military wing and a key figure behind the October 7 attacks. His death occurred during an airstrike in Gaza City, as confirmed by Israeli military sources. This event comes amid a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, with ongoing negotiations facing significant challenges.
- ▪Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a strike in Gaza City on May 16, 2026.
- ▪He was one of the last senior commanders in Hamas' military responsible for the October 7 attacks.
- ▪His family confirmed his death to the Associated Press following the airstrike.
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World News breaking Israel says it killed leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks By Associated Press Published May 16, 2026, 6:55 a.m. ET Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of the Oct, 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the war in Gaza. Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a strike in Gaza City on Friday, Israel’s army said. He was one of the last senior commanders in Hamas’ military who had directed the planning and execution of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel. Palestinians carry the body of a person killed in Israeli airstrikes Friday targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ military wing, during a funeral outside Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, May 16, 2026.
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