Israel says it killed leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks
Israel has announced the killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas' military wing and a key figure behind the October 7 attacks. His death occurred during an airstrike in Gaza City, as confirmed by Israeli military sources. This event comes amid a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, with ongoing negotiations facing significant challenges.
- ▪Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a strike in Gaza City on May 16, 2026.
- ▪He was one of the last senior commanders in Hamas' military responsible for the October 7 attacks.
- ▪His family confirmed his death to the Associated Press following the airstrike.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 4 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ 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 the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him — Straits Times — World
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World News breaking Israel says it killed leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks By Associated Press Published May 16, 2026, 6:55 a.m. ET Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of the Oct, 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the war in Gaza. Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a strike in Gaza City on Friday, Israel’s army said. He was one of the last senior commanders in Hamas’ military who had directed the planning and execution of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel. Palestinians carry the body of a person killed in Israeli airstrikes Friday targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ military wing, during a funeral outside Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, May 16, 2026.
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