Three dead in latest strike, Israel claims Hamas military chief was targetted
Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to twelve others. The strikes targeted Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas' military wing, who is accused of being involved in the October 7 attacks. This incident occurred just before the Eid al-Azha festival, amidst ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
- ▪The airstrikes killed at least three people and injured twelve others.
- ▪Israel claims the strikes targeted Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas' military wing.
- ▪The attacks occurred on the eve of Eid al-Azha, a significant Muslim festival.
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Israel carried out a pair of airstrikes in Gaza City late on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), killing at least three people and injuring 12, hospital officials said. The strike took place on the eve of Eid al-Azha, a major Muslim festival.Also read | Gaza health officials say 7 killed in Israeli airstrikesIn a joint statement, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strikes had targeted the new leader of Hamas' military wing. They identified him as Mohammed Odeh and called him "one of the architects" of the October 7, 2023, attacks, which triggered over two years of war.The strike came less than two weeks after Israel killed the previous head of Hamas' military wing, Izz al-Din al-Haddad.
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