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Israeli strike kills Hamas Qassam leader Odeh, planned 2023 attacks

5/28/2026

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Mohammed Odeh, head of Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades, was killed by an Israeli strike and buried in Gaza City.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the strike that killed Odeh.
Hamas confirmed the killing and said Odeh had planned the 2023 attacks on Israel.
The European Council on Foreign Relations lists Fayez Baroud, Imad Aqel and Mahmoud Issa as senior al-Qassam Brigades members still alive.

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Mohammed Odeh, head of Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades, was killed by an Israeli strike and buried in Gaza City.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the strike that killed Odeh.
Hamas confirmed the killing and said Odeh had planned the 2023 attacks on Israel.
The European Council on Foreign Relations lists Fayez Baroud, Imad Aqel and Mahmoud Issa as senior al-Qassam Brigades members still alive.