Israel Says Head of Hamas’s Military Wing Killed in Strike
The strike, which killed seven, targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad—the most senior Hamas leader in Gaza.
TL;DR
- Israel carried out strikes in Gaza City on Friday.
- The strikes targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, described as an architect of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
- Haddad was identified as the head of Hamas's military wing and its most senior leader after Mohammed Sinwar's death.
- Netanyahu and Katz stated Haddad was responsible for the murder and abduction of thousands of Israeli civilians and soldiers.
- The IDF confirmed Haddad was killed in the strikes.