Israel attacks Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike after one week on the job
Israel conducted an airstrike targeting Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas’s military wing, shortly after he assumed the position. The Israeli Prime Minister's office confirmed that Odeh was struck, but it remains unclear if he was killed. This operation follows the recent killing of his predecessor and is part of Israel's ongoing military actions amid rising tensions in the region.
- ▪The airstrike targeted Mohammed Odeh, who took over leadership of Hamas's military wing about a week ago.
- ▪Israeli officials did not confirm whether Odeh was killed in the strike.
- ▪The operation is part of Israel's broader military actions against Hamas and Hezbollah amid heightened regional tensions.
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Israel targeted the new leader of Hamas’s military wing in a Gaza airstrike late Tuesday after he filled his late predecessor’s shoes about one week ago. Mohammed Odeh was attacked, but Israeli officials did not say if he was killed. A statement from the prime minister’s office said he was “struck.” Typically, the Israeli military says a target was “eliminated” if they died from a strike. Recommended Stories North Korea carrying out new weapons demonstrations, South Korea warns ISIS on the march in Nigeria after years on defense Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid denounces emerging US-Iran peace deal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the operation.
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