Israel Strikes Hamas Military Chief in Gaza: Latest Updates on the Conflict
Israel launched a strike in Gaza targeting the head of Hamas' armed wing, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who was allegedly involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks that led to Israel's two-year assault on the Palestinian territory. Hamas has not yet commented on Haddad's fate, who took over as the military chief in Gaza after the killing of Mohammad Sinwar in May 2025.
The strike on Haddad marks the first time Israel has targeted such a senior Hamas official since a US-backed deal in October aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Haddad was responsible for attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers, but did not confirm his death.
Reports from Gaza indicate that an airstrike hit an apartment in the Rimal area of Gaza City, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. The identity of the person killed has not been disclosed. Another Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle on a nearby street, with no immediate reports of casualties.
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