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Israel targets Hamas leader, kills seven Palestinians

ABC Australia · May 16, 2026, 12:25 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Israel has not confirmed whether Hamas militant leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad has been killed or wounded.
  • Israel said it was targeting Hamas militant leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad in air strikes in Gaza on Friday.
  • Seven Palestinians were killed, including a child, and at least 50 people injured.

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Israel has not confirmed whether Hamas militant leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad has been killed or wounded. (Reuters/Ebrahim Hajjaj)

Israel said it was targeting Hamas militant leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad in air strikes in Gaza on Friday.

Seven Palestinians were killed, including a child, and at least 50 people injured.

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