Trending Now - Israel Targets and Kills New Hamas Military Leader in Gaza

WHO:

The Times of Israel - Mohammed Odeh was confirmed dead by Hamas, who stated that he was killed alongside his wife and two children.

The Times of Israel - Odeh was described as possibly the last remaining living member of the Hamas armed wing’s higher leadership council from before the war.

The Times of Israel - Mohammed Odeh was confirmed dead by Hamas, who stated that he was killed alongside his wife and two children.

The Times of Israel - Odeh was described as possibly the last remaining living member of the Hamas armed wing’s higher leadership council from before the war.

CBS News - Mohammed Odeh was appointed approximately one week prior to his death as the successor to Ezzedine al-Haddad.

The Times of Israel - Odeh was described as one of the last remaining senior Hamas military commanders involved in orchestrating the October 7 massacre.

CBS News - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated, "the commander of the armed wing of the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza was eliminated yesterday and sent to meet his associates in the depths of hell."

The Times of Israel - Odeh was described as "one of the last remaining senior Hamas military commanders involved in orchestrating the October 7 massacre."

CBS News - Israel Katz stated that Odeh "served as head of Hamas intelligence during the October 7 massacre."

The Times of Israel - Gaza media outlets reported that Odeh was killed alongside his wife and sons.

CBS News - Mohammed Odeh, new head of Hamas's armed wing; Israel Katz, Israeli Defense Minister; Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel; Ezzedine al-Haddad, Odeh's predecessor; Ismail Haniyeh, former political chief of Hamas; Yahya Sinwar, Gaza chief of Hamas; Mohammed Deif, commander of Hamas's armed wing.

WHAT:

The Times of Israel - A funeral for Mohammed Odeh and his family was held, with mourners carrying their bodies covered in white burial shrouds and Hamas flags.

The Times of Israel - Gaza health officials reported that the strike that killed Odeh and his family members left at least three others dead and more than 20 wounded.

The Times of Israel - The strike that killed Odeh destroyed the upper floor of an apartment building in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City.

The Times of Israel - The strike resulted in at least three additional deaths and more than 20 injuries, according to Gaza health officials.

CBS News - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated, "In the Prime Minister's name and in my own, congratulations to the IDF and the Shin Bet on the brilliant execution."

The Times of Israel - The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed that several buildings in Gaza City used by Odeh were targeted following months of intelligence tracking of his movements and those of his aides.

The Times of Israel - Gaza’s civil defense agency reported at least three people were killed and 20 wounded in the strike in the Rimal neighborhood of western Gaza City.

The Times of Israel - The IDF stated that Odeh played a central role in planning and coordinating the October 7 onslaught and later directed attacks and intelligence operations against troops throughout the war.

The Times of Israel - Katz reiterated Israel’s goals of removing Hamas from power in Gaza and advancing what he described as a “voluntary emigration” from the enclave, “at the right time and in the right manner.”

The Times of Israel - The IDF described Odeh's killing as a "significant blow" to Hamas's efforts to rebuild.

The Times of Israel - Odeh was tasked with gathering intelligence on IDF bases near the Gaza border prior to the October 7 attacks.

CBS News - Israel killed Mohammed Odeh in a strike.

The Times of Israel - The strike resulted in at least three deaths and 20 injuries.

CBS News - Odeh was responsible for the murder, abduction, and injury of numerous Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.

The Times of Israel - Odeh was appointed approximately one week prior to his death.

CBS News - The October 7 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,221 people.

CBS News - Israel's retaliatory response in Gaza has killed at least 72,803 people.

WHERE:

The Times of Israel - The strike destroyed the upper floor of an apartment building in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City.

CBS News - The strike occurred in Gaza.

The Times of Israel - The strike targeted the Rimal neighborhood of western Gaza City.

WHEN:

CBS News - Odeh was killed in a strike the day before the announcement.

CBS News - Ezzedine al-Haddad was killed on May 15.

The Times of Israel - Odeh was killed 11 days after the assassination of al-Haddad.

WHY:

The Times of Israel - Netanyahu and Katz reiterated their commitment to eliminate all individuals involved in the October 7 massacre, stating, "They are all marked for death, everywhere."

CBS News - Israel aims to eliminate leaders responsible for the October 7 massacre.

The Times of Israel - Katz stated that they pledged to eliminate everyone who led the October 7 massacre.

HOW:

The Times of Israel - The military posted footage of what it claimed was the strike that killed Odeh.

The Times of Israel - The military posted footage of what it said was the strike that killed Odeh.

The Times of Israel - The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed that several buildings in Gaza City used by Odeh were targeted following months of intelligence tracking of his movements and those of his aides.

The Times of Israel - The IDF and Shin Bet targeted several buildings in Gaza City used by Odeh after months of intelligence tracking.

The Times of Israel - The IDF and Shin Bet targeted buildings used by Odeh after months of intelligence tracking.

The Jerusalem Post - The assassination was described as a significant intelligence accomplishment.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 21:32 UTC)

Hamas has confirmed the death of Mohammed Odeh, who was reportedly one of the last remaining members of the group’s higher leadership council before the war, along with his wife and two children. A funeral was held for Odeh and his family in Gaza City, where mourners carried their bodies draped in white shrouds and Hamas flags, while health officials reported that the strike that killed them also left at least three others dead and more than 20 injured. Israeli officials, including Netanyahu and Katz, have reiterated their commitment to eliminate all individuals involved in the October 7 massacre, declaring that "They are all marked for death, everywhere."

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 19:44 UTC)

Hamas has confirmed the death of Mohammed Odeh, who was reportedly killed alongside his wife and two children in a military strike that destroyed the upper floor of an apartment building in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City. This strike not only claimed Odeh's life, but also resulted in at least three additional deaths and over 20 injuries, according to health officials in Gaza. The military has released footage that it claims shows the moment of the strike that led to Odeh's death, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 17:58 UTC)

Mohammed Odeh, who was appointed as the successor to Ezzedine al-Haddad just a week before his death, was recognized as one of the last senior Hamas military commanders involved in the October 7 massacre. Following months of intelligence tracking, the IDF and Shin Bet targeted several buildings in Gaza City associated with Odeh, resulting in a strike that, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency, killed at least three people and wounded 20 others. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz praised the operation, stating, "In the Prime Minister's name and in my own, congratulations to the IDF and the Shin Bet on the brilliant execution," while the military released footage of the strike.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 14:30 UTC)

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that a key figure in Hamas, Odeh, was eliminated, marking a significant blow to the organization. Katz emphasized that Odeh was instrumental in planning the October 7 attacks and had continued to direct operations against Israeli forces throughout the conflict. The Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet confirmed that this operation followed extensive intelligence efforts to track Odeh and his associates in Gaza City.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 12:05 UTC)

Israel Katz has stated that Odeh served as head of Hamas intelligence during the October 7 massacre, and Gaza media outlets have reported that he was killed alongside his wife and sons. The IDF described Odeh's killing as a significant blow to Hamas's efforts to rebuild, noting that he was responsible for gathering intelligence on IDF bases near the Gaza border prior to the attacks. After months of intelligence tracking, the IDF and Shin Bet targeted several buildings in Gaza City used by Odeh.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 08:20 UTC)

In a significant development, Israel has killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas's armed wing, in a targeted strike in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City. This operation, which followed months of intelligence gathering, resulted in at least three deaths and 20 injuries, as Israel continues its efforts to eliminate leaders responsible for the October 7 massacre that claimed the lives of 1,221 people. Odeh had only been in his position for about a week before his death, and Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, have pledged to eradicate those involved in orchestrating the attack.