Israel kills top Hamas military chief in airstrike

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Washington Examiner Staff· May 27, 2026 · 9:11 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 39 views

Israel kills top Hamas military chief in airstrike

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Israel conducted an airstrike in Gaza that resulted in the death of Mohammed Odeh, a top Hamas military chief. Odeh was implicated in the planning of the October 7 attacks against Israel and was in his position for just 11 days. His death is viewed as a significant setback for Hamas as Israel continues its military operations against the group.

Key facts

▪Mohammed Odeh was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
▪He held the position of Hamas military chief for only 11 days before his death.
▪Odeh was responsible for planning the October 7 attacks and was linked to the deaths of Israeli civilians and soldiers.

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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.

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▪ 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 new Hamas military chief who was key figure tied to Oct. 7 attack — New York Post
▪ 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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Israel launched an airstrike in Gaza on Tuesday night that killed one of the top Hamas military chiefs responsible for planning the October 7 attacks against Israel. Mohammed Odeh held the top military position for only 11 days, replacing Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who had also died in an Israeli military operation earlier in May. Odeh reportedly helped organize the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, and was deemed responsible for the deaths of other Israeli citizens in the years that followed during the Israel-Hamas war. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Hamas military leader was responsible for the deaths of many Israelis.

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