Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:50pm on 16 May 2026,Saturday International
Israel confirmed that a recent airstrike in Gaza killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the chief of Hamas’ armed wing and one of the last senior commanders linked to the October 7 attacks. Israeli officials described the operation as a major blow to Hamas’ military leadership. Reports said the strike hit Gaza City’s Rimal area, killing Haddad along with members of his family and several others. Hamas sources acknowledged his death, though the group has not issued a formal statement. The development comes amid continuing violence in Gaza despite fragile ceasefire efforts and stalled negotiations for a long-term truce. (PC: AFP)
