Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
Summary
Israel said it killed Ezzedine Al-Haddad, the head of Hamas’s armed wing, in an air strike on Gaza. Hamas confirmed that Al-Haddad, along with his wife and daughter, died in the attack. Israel described Al-Haddad as a key planner of the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.Key Facts
- Ezzedine Al-Haddad was the leader of Hamas’s Qassam Brigades, the group’s military wing.
- Israel’s military and security agencies said they killed Al-Haddad in a precise air strike in Gaza City.
- The strike also killed Al-Haddad’s wife and daughter, according to Hamas sources.
- Israel says Al-Haddad played a major role in planning the October 7, 2023 attacks against Israel.
- Al-Haddad was involved in managing Israeli hostages held by Hamas during the conflict.
- Israel’s military called the killing a significant achievement and said they will keep targeting those involved in the attacks.
- Israel has killed several senior Hamas leaders during the war, including Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif.
- Hamas controls Gaza but faces challenges from other factions holding smaller areas within the region.
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