Israel’s military says it killed the head of Hamas’s military wing in an air strike on Gaza, carrying out the attack the day before Israel’s announcement. Multiple outlets report that this is the most senior Hamas figure Israel has killed since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement intended to halt fighting. Relying on Israel’s military statement, the reports say the strike targeted the commander of Hamas’s armed structure.
Hamas statements, as relayed by several sources, confirm the death. An unnamed Hamas official speaks to reporters to acknowledge that the military-wing commander was killed. In one account, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem later posts a video statement on social media.
One outlet also identifies the deceased as Izz al-Din al-Haddad, born in 1970. Across the reports, the key details are consistent: Israel claims responsibility for the air strike, Hamas confirms the commander’s death, and the incident occurs despite the ceasefire framework announced in October.
