Hamas military chief Mohammad Odeh killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza City

May 27, 2026, 1:03:53 PM UTC(6 hours ago)

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Affected Assets

Mohammad Odeh was killed in a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation targeting a residential building in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City on May 26, 2026
Odeh had served as the head of Hamas military wing for only 11 days after succeeding Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who was also killed in an Israeli strike earlier in May
Israeli officials identified Odeh as a key architect of the October 7 attacks and the former head of Hamas intelligence apparatus
Local reports indicate the strike also killed Odeh's wife and adult son, while wounding at least 20 others in the surrounding market area
Security analysts suggest Odeh was one of the last remaining senior members of Hamas's top military leadership following months of targeted operations

HAMAS CONFIRMS DEATH OF SENIOR COMMANDER IN GAZA MOHAMMAD ODEH - STATEMENT