Israel announced that the IDF killed Muhammad Odeh, Hamas’s new military wing chief and a key planner of the October 7 attack, in a Gaza strike ordered by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz. Netanyahu vowed to target all involved in the massacre. Meanwhile, Israel intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, with reports of heavy casualties.
Israel Defence Forces eliminated Muhammad Odeh in Gaza, the new leader of the military wing of the terrorist organisation Hamas and one of the architects of the October 7 massacre.
The operation was carried out on the instructions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz. Israel PMO said in a post on X.
At the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has just struck at Mohammed Odeh in Gaza, the new leader of the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization and one of the architects of the October 7 massacre.
Odeh served as…
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 26, 2026
Odeh served as the head of Hamas’s intelligence staff during the October 7 massacre and was appointed – about a week ago – to replace Ezzedine al-Haddad, who was eliminated in an IDF strike in the Gaza Strip two weeks ago.
Odeh was also responsible for the murder, abduction, and wounding of many Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers.
Benjamin Netanyahu also shared the confirmation in an X post, vowing to eliminate all involved in the October 7, 2023, massacre.
“We have now struck Muhammad Odeh- the leader of Hamas’s military wing and one of the architects of the October 7 massacre. We will get to all of them,” he said.
Netanyahu says Israel attacked Hamas new armed wing chief in Gaza
Netanyahu says Israel has carried out an attack against Mohammed Odeh, who, according to media reports, was appointed commander of Hamas’ military wing in Gaza in May.
“We will reach everyone,” the… pic.twitter.com/02CPcLRZxr
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Appears that Mohammed Odeh has been killed after being selected to replace Izz al-Din al-Haddad as the terror group’s leader in the Gaza Strip and chief of its military wing.
Odeh, who was the head of military intelligence in Hamas’s al-Qassam Brigades during the October 7,… pic.twitter.com/PNr1Lp1Qih
— Ari Ingel (@OGAride) May 27, 2026
🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israeli warplanes struck Nabatieh in southern Lebanon a short while ago.
Scale, targets, and casualties are still unconfirmed.
Nabatieh has recently become one of the most active flashpoints in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 26, 2026
Meanwhile, Israel continued its strikes in southern Lebanon after ramping up its operations yesterday, Al Jazeera reported.
“Two air strikes hit Burj Rahal, and a powerful strike was reported in Kawthariyat al-Ruz, in the Tyre district. The Israeli military also launched two air strikes on the town of Srifa, and one on Burj Rahal, in the Tyre district. Three raids were reported in the town of as-Sawana and one in Qabrikha, in the Marjayoun district, Al Jazeera reported.
Al Jazeera Arabic reported that Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon had killed 31 people and left 40 others injured on Tuesday.