Israel says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza strike

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-27 · 07:38 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Israel announced on Wednesday that it killed Mohammad Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, in an operation on Tuesday. This follows the killing of his predecessor days earlier. A relative confirmed Odeh's death to Reuters, stating his funeral would be held in Gaza City. Odeh's family also released a statement indicating he was killed along with his wife and son. The Israeli military is intensifying pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon. Hamas has not yet issued an official statement regarding Odeh's death.

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A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters.

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Mohammad Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday, according to the Israeli military.

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Israel claims it killed Hamas' newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza.

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Odeh was killed along with his wife and son, according to a statement from his family.

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Israel said on Wednesday ⁠it had killed Hamas’ newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon.The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday.A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters and said the funeral would take place after noon prayers in Gaza City. Hamas has yet ‌to issue an official statement, but a statement from his family said he was killed along with his wife and son.

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