In a targeted operation in Gaza City Friday evening, the IDF struck Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas’s military wing and the No. 1 terrorist leader in Gaza.

He was one of the main architects of the October 7 massacre. Al-Haddad was responsible for the murder, abduction, and brutal treatment of thousands of Israelis and for directing terror attacks.

Senior security sources report initial indications show that the strike succeeded.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement moments ago: “On orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and myself, the IDF struck the arch-murderer Izz al-Din al-Haddad… This is a clear message to all the murderers seeking our lives: Sooner or later, Israel will get you.”