Israel says strike killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza
Summary
Israel announced it killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, in an airstrike. This follows the earlier killing of his predecessor, Ezzedine al-Haddad, as part of Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Hamas leaders linked to attacks on Israeli civilians.Key Facts
- Mohammed Odeh was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 26, 2026.
- Odeh replaced Ezzedine al-Haddad, who was killed by Israel on May 15, 2026.
- Both men led Hamas’s armed wing and were involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
- Israel’s Defense Minister and Prime Minister praised the military for these strikes.
- Israel holds these leaders responsible for killing, kidnapping, and injuring Israeli civilians and soldiers.
- The October 7 attack caused 1,221 Israeli deaths; Israel’s response has led to over 72,800 deaths in Gaza according to Hamas-run health officials.
- Israel has also targeted other senior Hamas and allied group leaders in Gaza and Lebanon.
- The conflict remains ongoing with significant casualties on both sides.
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