Israel says it killed Hamas' new armed wing chief in Gaza
Israel has announced the killing of Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief, Mohammad Odeh, in a military operation in Gaza. This follows the death of his predecessor just days earlier, as Israel intensifies its military actions in the region. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with over 72,000 Gazans reported killed since the war began in October 2023.
- ▪Israeli military confirmed the death of Mohammad Odeh during an operation in Gaza.
- ▪Odeh was reportedly involved in the October 7, 2023, cross-border attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- ▪The Israeli Defense Minister stated plans for 'voluntary migration' from Gaza are to be implemented.
- ▪Since the ceasefire began, around 900 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes.
- ▪Israel has vowed to eliminate anyone associated with the October 7 attacks.
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, 5 centre, 2 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 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 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 says it killed Hamas' new armed wing chief in GazaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 27, 2026, 02:59 PMUpdated May 27, 2026, 02:59 PMJERUSALEM/CAIRO, May 27 - Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon.The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday.A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters and said the funeral would take place after noon prayers in Gaza City.
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