Israel's military announced today that it successfully targeted and killed a senior leader of Hamas's armed wing, identified as Haddad, in a strike in Gaza. Israeli officials stated Haddad was the top Hamas military leader in the region and the architect behind the October 7 attacks.
Multiple news outlets, including Reuters, The New York Times, and the BBC, reported on the strike. Hamas has confirmed that a top commander was killed in an Israeli air strike, without specifically naming Haddad in the initial reports.
The operation marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.