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Israel kills top Hamas commander Haddad, family.

5/17/2026

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Israel Kills Hamas Commander

Israel’s strike eliminated the highest-ranking Hamas commander killed since the October ceasefire after intelligence traced his movements following operational lapses.
The May 15 air strike on Gaza City killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, his wife and daughter, according to Israel’s military.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Haddad an architect of the October 7 attacks.
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Haddad refused President Donald Trump’s disarmament plan.

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Israel Encloses Gaza

Israel’s “Yellow Line” now encloses about 64 % of Gaza, confining residents to less than half the strip.
A targeted strike killed Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza, confirmed by Hamas officials.
Monitor Nikolay Mladenov warned the truce could cement Israel’s long-term presence, leaving two million Palestinians hopeless.
Only about 4 500 of the agreed 18 000 aid trucks entered Gaza by April, worsening shortages.

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Israel Kills Hamas Commander

Israel’s strike eliminated the highest-ranking Hamas commander killed since the October ceasefire after intelligence traced his movements following operational lapses.
The May 15 air strike on Gaza City killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, his wife and daughter, according to Israel’s military.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Haddad an architect of the October 7 attacks.
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Haddad refused President Donald Trump’s disarmament plan.

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