Israel targets Hamas militant chief in Gaza, medics say three killed
Israeli officials said the strike targeted Hamas’ most senior military leader and came despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire.
- On Friday, May 15, 2026, Israel conducted a strike in Gaza targeting Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad, whom Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz identified as an architect of the October 7, 2023, attacks.
- Haddad became military chief after Israel killed commander Mohammad Sinwar in May 2025 and was accused of holding hostages while rejecting disarmament agreements led by President Donald Trump.
- Medics reported at least three people killed and 20 injured in air strikes targeting an apartment and vehicle in Gaza City. A senior Israeli security official indicated the assassination was successful, though independent outlets and Hamas have not confirmed Haddad's death.
- Former hostages Liri Albag and Emily Damari reacted publicly, with Damari stating, 'It's official, Raz al-Din al-Haddad has been eliminated!' The IDF said it is implementing a policy of defeating threats ahead of time rather than containing them.
- The strike occurs amid a fragile US-brokered ceasefire that officials acknowledged is 'far from perfect.' Since mid-October, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported more than 850 people killed, with Israeli forces occupying over half of Gaza.
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Al-Haddad was the last survivor of the military leaders who participated on October 7th. At least 7 deaths in the Israeli bombing that puts at risk the fragile truce
He is considered the last surviving mastermind of the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, and most recently headed the military wing of Hamas. Iss al-Din al-Haddad is now reported to have been killed. Source link: https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/israelischer-verteidigungsminister-katz-hamas-fuehrer-al-haddad-soll-tot-sein-200837531.html Author: Publish date: 2026-05-15 20:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked source.
Israeli Strike in Gaza Targets Hamas' Military Head in the Strip, Netanyahu Says - Israel Security
Haddad Is the Last Remaining Hamas Official in Gaza Who Was Part of the Group's Leadership Before the Hamas-led Attack on October 7, 2023, and Is Considered One of the Operation's Planners. A Senior Security Official Told Haaretz That the Assassination Attempt Was Successful
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Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says
Israeli officials say an airstrike in Gaza has targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ military wing. It's unclear if he was killed or injured.
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