Israel strikes Hamas's top commander tied to Oct. 7 hostage network
TL;DR
Israeli air forces reportedly killed Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad in Gaza after an intelligence-led operation; Haddad was a longtime Hamas commander and the captor of former hostages Liri Albag and Emily Damari. Netanyahu and Katz said initial indications point to Haddad’s elimination, though the IDF had not officially confirmed, and the operation involved a deception plan to keep Hamas on alert as Israel pursues those involved in October 7.
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- Israel says strike targeted the last senior Hamas leader involved in Oct. 7 The Washington Post
- Israeli Strike Targeted Top Hamas Leader in Gaza, Officials Say The New York Times
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