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Justice Served: Israel Eliminates October 7 Architect Izz ad-Din al-Haddad

The Hamas commander responsible for the massacre of thousands of Israelis has been neutralized in a decisive IDF strike.

Foreign PolicyPublished May 15, 2026 at 7:38 PMProcessed May 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
People look on as a fire burns in a building in central Gaza City.

The Israeli Defense Forces have delivered a long-overdue measure of justice, confirming the elimination of Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, a high-ranking Hamas commander and one of the primary architects of the horrific October 7 massacre.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz confirmed the strike, noting that Haddad was directly responsible for the murder, kidnapping, and injury of thousands of Israeli civilians and soldiers.

The operation underscores Israel's unwavering commitment to hunting down those who orchestrated the worst attack on the Jewish state in decades. Haddad had flagrantly refused to comply with the U.S.-led agreement to disarm Hamas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip, proving that the terrorist organization remains committed to violence rather than peace.

While Hamas continues to hide behind civilian infrastructure and manipulate casualty figures to garner international sympathy, Israel maintains its sovereign right to target the terrorists who continue to threaten its existence.

This strike serves as a clear warning that those who participated in the October 7 massacre will face forceful and decisive consequences, regardless of where they hide.

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