On May 15, 2026, the Israeli military conducted an air strike in Gaza that targeted a residential building, leading to the death of Ezzedine Al-Haddad, the head of Hamas's military wing.
The strike also reportedly claimed the lives of Al-Haddad's family members, including his wife and daughter, raising concerns about civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict.
Both the Israeli military and Hamas officials have confirmed the incident, highlighting the continuing tensions and violence in the region.
Updates
Update at 13:35 UTC on 2026-05-16
Le Monde reported The Israeli military and Hamas officials confirmed the death of Ezz al-Din al-Haddad on Saturday after an Israeli strike targeted a residential building in Gaza City.
Sources: Le Monde