IDF confirms Hamas Gaza chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in airstrike

Key Points:

• The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a precise strike in northern Gaza City, targeting him for rebuilding Hamas’s military capabilities and planning attacks against Israelis despite a ceasefire.
• Haddad, known as “The Ghost,” was a key architect of the October 7 Hamas attacks, managed hostage captivity during the conflict, and led Hamas’s Gaza City Brigade; he was killed alongside his wife and daughter.
• The IDF also reported killing other Hamas operatives involved in attacks against Israeli forces during recent strikes in Gaza, emphasizing ongoing efforts to eliminate threats to Israeli troops.
• IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir praised the operation as a significant success and vowed continued pursuit and elimination of Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7 massacre.
• The October 7 Hamas attack resulted in over 1,200 Israeli deaths and 251 hostages, with Israel responding by killing numerous senior Hamas figures and conducting extensive military operations in Gaza, where casualties have been high on both sides.