Israel says it killed one of the last Hamas leaders involved in planning Oct. 7 attacks
An Israeli airstrike killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a senior Hamas military leader involved in the planning of the October 7 attacks. His death is part of ongoing Israeli operations against Hamas amid a fragile ceasefire. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with over 72,700 reported deaths in Gaza since the war began.
- ▪Izz al-Din al-Haddad was one of the last surviving architects of the October 7 attacks that killed around 1,200 people in Israel.
- ▪His death was confirmed by his family and occurred during an Israeli airstrike that also killed six others, including his wife and daughter.
- ▪The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 850 people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire began in October.
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, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 2 right.
- ▪ Israel kills Hamas military chief, last architect of Oct. 7 attacks — The Washington Times
- ▪ 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 leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks — New York Post
- ▪ 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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Open this photo in gallery:Mourners carry images of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the commander of Hamas's military wing, in Gaza City on Friday.Dawoud Abu Alkas/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAn Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the last surviving architects of the Oct., 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the war in Gaza, the Israeli military said Saturday.Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed on Friday, Israel’s army said, describing him as was one of the last senior commanders in Hamas’ military who had directed the planning and execution of the Oct. 7. Hamas-led attacks.
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