Israel says it killed Hamas military leader, architect of Oct. 7 attacks
Hızlı Bakış
- Israel announced the killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a top Hamas military leader and planner of the Oct.
- 7 attacks, in a Gaza City strike.
- His death comes amid fragile ceasefire talks.
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Israel announced the killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a senior Hamas military commander and planner of the Oct. 7 attacks, in a strike in Gaza City. Haddad took over after his predecessor was killed. His death occurs as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain fragile.
JERUSALEM — Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas' military wing, one of the architects of the Oct, 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the war in Gaza.
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a strike in Gaza City on Friday, Israel's army said. He was one of the last senior commanders in Hamas' military who had directed the planning and execution of the Oct. 7. Hamas-led attacks on Israel.
Haddad assumed the role after his predecessor, Mohammed Sinwar, was killed, Israeli officials said. On Saturday, Haddad's family confirmed his death to The Associated Press.
His killing came as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile as key issues like the disarmament of Hamas stall the deal's progress.
Açık Sorular
- What is the immediate impact of Haddad's death on ongoing ceasefire negotiations?
- Will this event lead to further escalation of the conflict in Gaza?
- Who will succeed Haddad as the leader of Hamas' military wing?
- What specific role did Haddad play in the planning and execution of the Oct. 7 attacks?
