Israel announces strike on one of the top Hamas leaders in Gaza
Kyiv • UNN
Israel attacked Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who is considered the mastermind behind the October 7 attack. There is currently no data confirming the elimination of the Hamas leader.
Israel reported an airstrike on the Gaza Strip on Friday, targeting one of Hamas's key military leaders, Izz al-Din al-Haddad. This was stated by the Israeli side, UNN reports.
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According to Israel, al-Haddad is a top military leader of Hamas in Gaza and is among the group's most wanted representatives. He is also considered one of the masterminds behind the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which triggered a large-scale war in the region.
The Israeli military did not specify whether al-Haddad was eliminated as a result of the strike. Other details of the operation have not yet been released.
Hamas has not yet commented on the attack
As of now, the Hamas group has not officially confirmed or denied the information regarding the strike and the possible death of one of its commanders.
Izz al-Din al-Haddad is considered one of Hamas's most influential field commanders following the elimination of several other group leaders during the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.