Israel kills top Hamas military chief in airstrike
Israel launched an airstrike in Gaza on Tuesday night that killed one of the top Hamas military chiefs responsible for planning the Oct. 7 attacks against Israel.
TL;DR
- Israel launched an airstrike in Gaza on Tuesday night.
- The airstrike killed Mohammed Odeh, a top Hamas military chief.
- Odeh was responsible for planning the Oct. 7 attacks against Israel.
- He had held the top military position for only 11 days.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Odeh was responsible for the murder and abduction of many Israeli civilians and soldiers.
- Odeh was believed to be one of the last remaining Hamas leaders involved in the planning of the Oct. 7 attacks.
- His death is seen as a significant blow to Hamas's leadership and rebuilding efforts.
- The Israel Defense Forces acknowledged Odeh's death on X.