An Israeli air strike killed the head of Hamas’ armed wing in north Gaza on Tuesday, officials on both sides said, with the militant group describing him as a leader of the October 7, 2023 attack that precipitated war in the Palestinian enclave. Israel’s government said its military had targeted and killed Izz al-Din Al-Beik, who they said was involved in planning attacks and recruiting. Hamas confirmed his death. Medics said the Israeli strike hit a building in Gaza City’s Nasr neighbourhood..
Israel’s Gaza air strike kills Hamas commander behind October 7, 2023 attack
The Israeli military says it has killed at least 20 Hamas figures this month, while Hamas accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal
Medics said the Israeli strike hit a building in Gaza City’s Nasr neighbourhood around dawn. A second person died from wounds after the attack, health officials said.