Qassam Brigades
Coverage of Qassam Brigades in the Nexus archive.
- Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza
Israel claims to have killed Mohammad Odeh, the new leader of Hamas' Qassam Brigades, in an airstrike in Gaza City during Eid al-Adha. The attack, which killed five people including Odeh's family members, occurred amid ongoing conflict and displacement in Gaza, where most residents live in temporary shelters. Israel's defense minister stated the strike targeted a key architect of the October 7, 2023, attacks.
- Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack
Hamas's armed wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza, which also killed seven others. The attack targeted the head of Hamas's armed wing, Qassam Brigades. This incident may escalate tensions between Israel and Hamas.
- Israel says it killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks
Israel killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, leader of Hamas' military wing and an architect of the October 7 attacks. He was killed in a strike in Gaza City on Friday. The killing comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile.