Hamas commander who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says

Updated on: May 16, 2026 / 8:38 AM EDT / CBS News

Hamas commander who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says

TL;DR

  • Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, involved in planning Oct. 7 attacks, was killed by Israeli forces.
  • Haddad was the head of Hamas' military wing and reportedly involved in holding Israeli hostages.
  • He had close ties with Hamas leadership and worked to rehabilitate the military wing's capabilities.
  • The IDF stated he was one of the last surviving architects of the Oct. 7 attacks.
  • Haddad's family confirmed his death, stating he was killed with six others in Gaza City.