Israel kills Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike
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Israel killed one of Hamas's most wanted leaders in a targeted airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Friday. The death of Izzaddin Haddad, a commander of the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades, was confirmed by both local mosques and the Israeli military following the operation. The Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades serve as Hamas's military wing, responsible for armed operations against Israeli forces. The targeted killing represents a significant blow to Hamas's military leadership structure in Gaza, where the Palestinian militant organization has governed since 2007 and has been engaged in ongoing conflict with Israel.