Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says

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May 16, 2026 · 10:39 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 32 views

Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says

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Israeli officials announced the death of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a Hamas commander involved in planning the October 7 attacks. He was killed in a targeted strike in Gaza City, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The strikes resulted in additional casualties, with reports of seven people killed and many wounded.

Key facts

▪Izz al-Din al-Haddad was a long-serving Hamas commander who replaced Mohammed Sinwar.
▪He was involved in the holding of many Israeli hostages during the ongoing conflict.
▪The IDF confirmed his death in a precise strike in Gaza City, which also resulted in civilian casualties.

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10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 4 centre, 1 lean right, 2 right.

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▪ Israel kills Hamas military chief, last architect of Oct. 7 attacks — The Washington Times
▪ Israel says it killed one of the last Hamas leaders involved in planning Oct. 7 attacks — The Globe and Mail
▪ Israel says it killed head of Hamas' military wing — Le Monde (EN)
▪ Hamas leader tied to Oct. 7 attack planning killed in latest strike: Israel — The Hill
▪ Hamas Chief Who Helped Plan Oct 7 Killed in Strike — Real Clear Politics
▪ Israel kills last Hamas chief who oversaw October 7 attack — Financial Times — World
▪ Israel says it killed leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks — New York Post
▪ Israel says it killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks - AP News — Google News
▪ Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him — Straits Times — World

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World Hamas commander who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen Updated on: May 16, 2026 / 6:39 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A long-serving Hamas commander who replaced Mohammed Sinwar and helped plan the October 7 attacks in Israel was killed on Friday, Israeli officials said Saturday. Haddad was head of Hamas' military wing, the Israel Defense Forces said in a news release.

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