May 16, 2026
The IDF and the ISA eliminated Izz al-Din al-Haddad, Head of Hamas’ military wing and one of the last senior Hamas leaders involved in planning the October 7th massacre
The IDF and the ISA announce that yesterday (Friday), in a precise strike in the area of the City of Gaza, the terrorist Izz al-Din al-Haddad was eliminated. Haddad was Head of Hamas’ military wing and one of the architects of the brutal October 7th massacre.
Haddad assumed his role following the elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, and over the recent period, worked to rebuild the capabilities of the terrorist organization's military wing and to plan numerous terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.
Throughout the war, Haddad was involved in the holding of many Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity. Haddad managed Hamas’ hostage captivity system and surrounded himself with hostages in an attempt to prevent his elimination.
Haddad is one of the longest-serving commanders in Hamas, having joined the terrorist organization during its early establishment, and maintained close ties with Hamas leadership. Throughout his time in the terrorist organization, Haddad played a central role in Hamas’ terrorist rule and held a number of senior positions, such as the commander of the Gaza City Brigade and commander of additional units.
Haddad is one of the last senior commanders in Hamas' military wing who directed the planning and execution of the October 7th massacre and the management of combat operations against IDF troops. His elimination joins the eliminations of numerous other senior Hamas military wing commanders during the war.