Hamas commander who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says
Updated on: May 16, 2026 / 8:38 AM EDT / CBS News
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.