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Israeli Strike Kills Hamas Oct-7 Planner Haddad, Family

5/16/2026

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Israel’s strike on May 15 2026 killed Hamas wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, his wife and teenage daughter.
Haddad’s family and Hamas confirmed his death and held a funeral under Hamas flags.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Israel Katz said Haddad orchestrated the Oct 7 attacks and caused thousands of Israeli deaths.
Since the October ceasefire, Israeli strikes have killed 850 Palestinians, prompting Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to call operation an achievement.

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Israel’s strike on May 15 2026 killed Hamas wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, his wife and teenage daughter.
Haddad’s family and Hamas confirmed his death and held a funeral under Hamas flags.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Israel Katz said Haddad orchestrated the Oct 7 attacks and caused thousands of Israeli deaths.
Since the October ceasefire, Israeli strikes have killed 850 Palestinians, prompting Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to call operation an achievement.