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Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike

ARY News · May 16, 2026, 10:48 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Israeli military on Saturday confirmed that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, chief of Hamas’ armed wing, was killed in an air strike in Gaza the day before.
  • “The IDF and the ISA announce that yesterday, in a precise strike in the area of the City of Gaza, Ezzedine Al-Haddad was eliminated,” the military said, referring to itself and the Shin Bet domestic security agency.
  • Two Hamas officials also told AFP that Haddad had been killed in an Israeli strike on a residential apartment and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City on Friday.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Israeli military on Saturday confirmed that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, chief of Hamas’ armed wing, was killed in an air strike in Gaza the day before.

“The IDF and the ISA announce that yesterday, in a precise strike in the area of the City of Gaza, Ezzedine Al-Haddad was eliminated,” the military said, referring to itself and the Shin Bet domestic security agency.

Two Hamas officials also told AFP that Haddad had been killed in an Israeli strike on a residential apartment and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City on Friday.

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