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Israel Eliminates Hamas Architect of October 7 Massacre

Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, a top commander responsible for the murder and kidnapping of thousands, was neutralized in a decisive Israeli air strike.

Foreign PolicyPublished May 16, 2026 at 10:12 AM
People look on as a fire burns in a building in central Gaza City.

In a necessary and decisive strike against terrorism, the Israel Defense Forces have eliminated Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, a high-ranking commander of Hamas’s armed wing.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the strike, identifying Haddad as a primary architect of the October 7 massacre who was personally responsible for the murder, kidnapping, and injury of thousands of innocent Israeli civilians and soldiers.

The operation, which took place in Gaza City, targeted the terrorist leader as he attempted to flee the scene. Despite Hamas’s predictable attempts to frame the strike as a violation of ceasefire terms, the Israeli government maintains its clear mandate to target those who orchestrated the atrocities of 2023.

Netanyahu and Katz emphasized that Haddad had actively refused to comply with the US-led agreement to disarm Hamas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip. Israel continues to demonstrate that it will not be deterred by the hollow complaints of a terrorist organization that refuses to lay down its arms.

The strike serves as a stark reminder that those who participate in the slaughter of innocents will face the full weight of justice, regardless of how long they attempt to hide behind civilian infrastructure.

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