Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack

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Coverage among outlets remains largely similar in reporting Netanyahu's statements, with most focusing on the military objectives and recent successes against Hamas. However, Le Monde notably emphasizes the humanitarian toll of the…

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Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is close to achieving its goal of eliminating those responsible for the October 7 attack. This statement follows the killing of Hamas commander Ezzedine Al-Haddad in an airstrike. Netanyahu emphasized the ongoing military campaign against Hamas, which has resulted in significant casualties in Gaza.

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▪Netanyahu stated that Israel is nearing the completion of its mission to eliminate the architects of the October 7 attack.
▪Ezzedine Al-Haddad, a key Hamas commander, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
▪The Israeli military claims to control 60% of Gaza's territory amidst ongoing violence despite a ceasefire.

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▪ Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack — Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde
▪ Israel’s PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack — South China Morning Post
▪ Most of the architects of October 7 attacks have been killed, says Netanyahu — France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
▪ Israel PM Netanyahu says close to killing all architects of Oct 7 attacks — Straits Times — World

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (May 17, 2026) that Israel had almost completed a key goal of the war in Gaza -- eliminating all those responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attack.His remarks followed the Israeli military’s announcement that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas’s armed wing, had been killed in an airstrike in Gaza on Friday (May 15, 2026). Iran media says ‘no tangible concessions’ in U.S. response to Iran proposalIn the aftermath of the October 7 assault, Mr.

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