Israeli Airstrike Targets New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza City
On the evening of May 26, 2026, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City targeted Mohammed Odeh, the recently appointed commander of Hamas's military wing. The strike, confirmed by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, killed at least three individuals and injured 12 others. Odeh succeeded Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who was killed two weeks prior. Israeli officials described Odeh as a primary architect of the October 7 attacks, and the strike has significantly strained the prevailing truce.
Date: May 26, 2026
Location: Palestinian Territory
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: assassination
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 3
Source: Associated Press