Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Palestinians held a funeral for Mohammad Odeh, the slain chief of Hamas' armed wing, following his death in an Israeli airstrike. This attack is part of Israel's ongoing campaign to eliminate Hamas leadership amid stalled ceasefire negotiations. The Israeli military continues to target Hamas militants, resulting in further casualties in Gaza.
- ▪Mohammad Odeh was killed in a targeted Israeli attack, just over a week after his predecessor was also killed.
- ▪The Israeli military stated that Odeh was involved in the October 2023 cross-border attack that triggered the Gaza war.
- ▪At least seven people were reported killed and 18 wounded in a subsequent Israeli strike in Gaza City.
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Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacksSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 28, 2026, 04:34 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 04:34 AMGAZA/CAIRO/DUBAI, May 27 - Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a funeral procession on Wednesday, a day after Israel killed him as it moves to eliminate the militant group's top brass despite a ceasefire.The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in a targeted attack on Tuesday night, just over a week after his predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, was killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza apartment block.The deaths mean there are few militant leaders left in Gaza to lead the group's armed wing, at a time when Israel and…
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