Israel Says Head of Hamas’s Military Wing Killed in Strike Israel conducted strikes in Gaza City targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, identified as a principal planner of the October 7th Hamas attack. The Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister stated Haddad was responsible for harm to civilians and soldiers. The IDF confirmed Haddad’s death in the strikes.

• 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.