Israel Says It Killed New Hamas Armed Wing Chief in Gaza Strike
Israel says it has killed the newly appointed head of Hamas’s armed wing in a targeted airstrike in Gaza, marking another escalation in its ongoing campaign against the group’s leadership.
According to verified reports, the Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh, who had recently taken over leadership of Hamas’s military wing, was killed in a strike on Gaza City.
Odeh had reportedly assumed the role just days after Israel killed his predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, as part of a series of strikes targeting senior Hamas figures.
Israeli officials allege that Odeh was a key figure in Hamas operations and had links to the October 7, 2023 attacks that triggered the ongoing war.
The strike hit a residential area in Gaza City, with reports indicating multiple casualties and more than 20 people injured, though the exact toll remains unclear.
Hamas has not officially confirmed his death or appointment at the time of reporting.
