Israel attacks Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike after one week on the job
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.
TL;DR
- Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas's intelligence staff, was targeted in an Israeli operation in Gaza.
- Odeh recently replaced Ezzedine al Haddad, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike less than two weeks prior.
- Israel claims Odeh was responsible for the murder and abduction of Israeli civilians and soldiers on October 7, 2023.
- The prime minister's office stated that Israel will pursue all individuals involved in the October 7 massacre.