Israel Targets Hamas Military Chief in Recent Strikes in Gaza
Israel Carries Out Strikes In Gaza, Targets Hamas Chief
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Israel conducted air strikes in Gaza targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' armed wing, whom they accuse of orchestrating the October 7 attacks. The strikes resulted in at least three deaths and numerous injuries, escalating tensions amid stalled peace talks following a ceasefire agreement.
- 01Izz al-Din al-Haddad became the military chief of Hamas after the killing of commander Mohammad Sinwar in May 2025.
- 02Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz stated Haddad was responsible for attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers.
- 03The air strikes in Gaza led to the deaths of at least three individuals and injured 20 others.
- 04Since the October ceasefire, more than 850 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes, with no clear distinction between combatants and civilians.
- 05Israeli forces continue to occupy over half of Gaza's territory, where more than 2 million residents live in damaged structures or makeshift tents.
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On Friday, Israel launched air strikes in Gaza targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' armed wing, whom they hold responsible for the October 7, 2023, attacks that initiated a two-year military campaign against the Palestinian territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasized Haddad's alleged role in the murder and abduction of Israeli citizens and soldiers. The strikes resulted in at least three fatalities and 20 injuries, although it remains unclear if Haddad was among the casualties. This operation marks a significant escalation in Israel's military actions since a ceasefire agreement was reached last October, which had aimed to halt fighting between Israel and Hamas. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces have maintained control over more than half of Gaza, where conditions for the 2 million residents remain dire, with many living in makeshift shelters. Since the ceasefire, over 850 Palestinians have reportedly died in Israeli strikes, while four Israeli soldiers have been killed by Hamas militants during the same period.
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The ongoing military actions and air strikes exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, affecting the lives of millions of residents struggling for basic needs.
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