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...
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TUE · 2026-09-29 · 14:40 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0929-115025
NSR-2026-0929-115025News Report·SCO·Conflict
Israel’s Gaza air strike kills Hamas commander behind October 7, 2023 attack
Israel conducted an air strike in Gaza City's Nasr neighbourhood on Tuesday, killing Izz al-Din Al-Beik, identified by Hamas as a leader of the October 7, 2023 attack and the head of Hamas' armed wing in north Gaza. Israeli officials stated that Al-Beik was involved in planning attacks and recruiting.
ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-29 · 14:40 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Israel conducted an air strike in Gaza City's Nasr neighbourhood on Tuesday, killing Izz al-Din Al-Beik, identified by Hamas as a leader of the October 7, 2023 attack and the head of Hamas' armed wing in north Gaza. Israeli officials stated that Al-Beik was involved in planning attacks and recruiting. Hamas confirmed his death. The strike targeted a building in the specified area.
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Hamas confirmed his death.
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Izz al-Din Al-Beik was involved in planning attacks and recruiting.
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Israel’s government stated the military targeted and killed Izz al-Din Al-Beik.
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An Israeli air strike killed the head of Hamas’ armed wing in north Gaza.
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The killed individual was a leader of the October 7, 2023 attack.
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