Israel military says carried out Gaza strike targeting chief of Hamas armed wing

Israel believes he is one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel and has identified him among its most wanted
- PUBLISHED: Fri 15 May 2026, 9:28 PM
Israel said on Friday it had carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the most senior Hamas military leader in the Gaza Strip.
Israel believes he is one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel and has identified him among its most wanted.
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There was no immediate comment from Hamas.




