Top Hamas military leader killed in Israeli air strikes, official confirms
Israeli air strikes in Gaza have resulted in the death of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the chief of Hamas's military wing. Israeli officials claim Haddad was a key figure behind the October 7, 2023 terror attacks. The strikes also led to the deaths of several other Palestinians, raising concerns over civilian casualties.
- ▪Izz al-Din al-Haddad was confirmed dead by a senior Hamas official following Israeli air strikes.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Haddad was one of the architects of the October 7 attacks.
- ▪The air strikes resulted in the deaths of seven Palestinians, including women and a child.
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Top Hamas military leader killed in Israeli air strikes on Friday, Hamas official confirmsSat 16 May 2026 at 10:14pmSat 16 May 2026 at 10:14pmSat 16 May 2026 at 10:14pmA vehicle targeted in one of two Israeli air strikes on Friday intended to kill Hamas's military commander. (AP Photo: Jehad Alshrafi)In short:A senior Hamas official has confirmed the group's armed wing chief, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, was killed in Gaza by Israeli air strikes.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Haddad was one of the architects of Hamas's October 7, 2023 terror attacks in southern Israel.What's next?Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked in indirect talks to advance US President Donald Trump's post-war plan for Gaza that is meant to end more than two years of…
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