Monday, May 18Monday, May 18The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a targeted airstrike in Gaza on Friday, 15.05.2026. The strike, which Israel described as precise, also resulted in the deaths of al-Haddad’s wife and daughter, according to Hamas sources . Israel identified al-Haddad as a key architect of the October 7 attacks and the last Hamas military leader who oversaw those operations, marking a significant blow to the group’s leadership .
Hamas confirmed al-Haddad’s death, stating that he was the head of its armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, and that seven others were killed in the strike . The IDF’s Southern Command had reportedly received authorization to escalate attacks in Gaza, including airstrikes and proxy warfare, leading up to the assassination. Following the operation, the IDF raised alertness in anticipation of potential retaliatory strikes by Hamas .
Al-Haddad had taken over as Gaza’s military chief after the deaths of the Sinwar brothers and was reportedly working to rebuild Hamas’ capabilities after previous Israeli operations . His killing adds pressure to an already fragile ceasefire, with Israel conducting additional airstrikes in southern Lebanon hours after agreeing to extend a truce, resulting in the deaths of at least six people, including three paramedics .
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