Israel kills new Hamas military chief who was key figure tied to Oct. 7 attack
The Israel Defense Forces have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas' military wing, who played a significant role in the October 7 attack. Israeli officials confirmed the operation, stating it was a result of months of intelligence work. The IDF described Odeh's elimination as a major setback for Hamas and its military capabilities.
- ▪Mohammed Odeh was eliminated by the IDF and Shin Bet in a targeted operation in Gaza.
- ▪He had recently replaced Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who was killed in an earlier Israeli strike.
- ▪Odeh was involved in the planning and execution of the October 7 massacre and led Hamas' intelligence unit.
12 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 43 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 6 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders — BBC News
- ▪ Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Israel kills top Hamas military chief in airstrike — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Israel says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza strike — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Israel says it killed Hamas' new armed wing chief in Gaza - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ New head of Hamas' military wing killed in strike on Gaza, Israel says — Euronews
- ▪ Israel says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Israel says it killed Hamas' new armed wing chief in Gaza — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Israel says strike killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza — CBS News — World
- ▪ Israel says targeted new Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza strike — Le Monde (EN)
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World News breaking Israel kills new Hamas military chief who was key figure tied to Oct. 7 attack By Jewish News Syndicate Published May 27, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday eliminated Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas’ military wing and a key figure in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed his elimination on Wednesday, writing in an X post that he was “sent to meet his partners in the depths of hell” and congratulating the IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) “for the brilliant execution” of the operation. This was followed shortly thereafter by a joint IDF and Shin Bet statement also confirming Odeh’s elimination.
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