Israel’s Gaza air strike kills Hamas commander behind October 7, 2023 attack

News - South China Morning Post · Sep 29, 2026

An Israeli air strike killed the head of Hamas’ armed wing in north Gaza on Tuesday, officials on both sides said, with the militant group describing him as a leader of the October 7, 2023 attack that precipitated war in the Palestinian enclave. Israel’s government said its military had targeted and killed Izz al-Din Al-Beik, ‌who they said was involved in planning attacks and recruiting. Hamas confirmed his death. Medics said the Israeli strike hit a building in Gaza City’s Nasr neighbourhood...