Israel carried out attack against Hamas' new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says
Israel has conducted an attack targeting Hamas' newly appointed armed wing chief, Mohammad Odeh. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strike, which comes as Israel intensifies military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. The attack resulted in casualties, with reports of two deaths and over twenty injuries in Gaza City.
- ▪Israel targeted Mohammad Odeh, the new chief of Hamas' armed wing, shortly after his appointment.
- ▪Netanyahu stated that Odeh previously led Hamas' intelligence division during a significant cross-border attack.
- ▪The Israeli strike resulted in two fatalities and over twenty injuries in Gaza City.
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Israel carried out attack against Hamas' new armed wing chief, Netanyahu saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File PhotoPublished May 27, 2026, 03:14 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 03:14 AMJERUSALEM/CAIRO, May 26 - Israel said on Tuesday it had attacked Hamas’ new armed wing chief, who it said was appointed just days earlier after Israel killed his predecessor, as it steps up military pressure in Gaza and expands ground operations in Lebanon.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement the military had struck Mohammad Odeh, whom he described as Hamas' new armed wing chief in…
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