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International Business Times
21 hours ago
- Politics
- International Business Times
Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa: Hamas Leader and Oct. 7 Mastermind Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Israeli officials announced on Saturday that their military "eliminated" a key founding member of Hamas and the chief architect of the October 7 assault. Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was killed in a precision airstrike carried out by the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood, IDF said. Al-Issa was among the last surviving final leaders of Hamas' military wing and a key figure in orchestrating the October 7 attack that ignited the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. "Issa led Hamas' force build-up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre. As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis," said an IDF post on X. Israel Takes Its Revenge Al-Issa was considered a "vital source of knowledge" for Hamas and had held several senior roles within the organization before the October 7 attack, including serving as the Head of the Training Headquarters. He played a major role in restoring Hamas' internal structures that had been weakened in recent months. Al-Issa also co-founded the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades' military academy, where he trained thousands of militants and helped shape the strategic framework of Hamas' military wing, according to the Jerusalem Post. He moved to Gaza from Syria in 2005 and was reportedly accompanied by his wife and grandson at the time of the airstrike. Another Major Blow for Hamas Issa's death comes just after the Israel Defense Forces announced they had eliminated the leader of a violent Palestinian jihadist faction accused of abducting and executing Hamas hostages taken during the October 7 attack. Asaad Abu Sharia, the commander of the Mujahideen Brigades, was targeted and killed in a coordinated operation in Gaza City by the IDF and Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency. The IDF also conducted an airstrike last month on a hospital in Gaza, killing senior Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar. Sinwar had been hiding in tunnels beneath the facility, and dramatic footage showed IDF troops pulling his body from the rubble.
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Israel eliminates Hamas co-founder in Gaza strikes
Israel's Defence Forces says it has eliminated Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, one of the founders of Hamas' military wing. In a statement on X, the IDF says: 'Issa led Hamas' force build up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre. As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis. 'The IDF and ISA (Israel Security Agency) will continue to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre.'
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Israel eliminates Hamas leader Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, who planned October 7 attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that, in coordination with the Israel Security Agency (ISA), they had killed one of the founding members of Hamas in an airstrike. Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a high-ranking commander in Hamas' military wing, was targeted and killed in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood on Friday. According to the IDF, Al-Issa served as the head of Hamas' combat support headquarters, oversaw the group's military training operations, played a central role in building its military capabilities in the Gaza Strip, and was part of Hamas' General Security Council. Eliminated Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, one of the founders of Hamas' military wing. Issa led Hamas' force build-up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre. As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis," said the IDF in a post on X. The IDF & ISA will continue to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre, the IDF further added. Issa's killing comes shortly after a series of high-profile Israeli operations targeting militant leaders. Just days earlier, the IDF reported eliminating Asaad Abu Sharia, the head of the Mujahideen Brigades—a Palestinian jihadist group accused of the abduction and execution of Hamas hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks. Abu Sharia was killed in Gaza City in a joint mission by the IDF and Israel's internal security agency, the Shin Bet. In a separate operation last month, the IDF also eliminated Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar in an airstrike on a Gaza hospital. Sinwar had been hiding in tunnels beneath the facility, and dramatic footage later showed Israeli soldiers pulling his body from the debris. (This is a developing story)
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
IDF ‘assassinates Hamas mastermind of October 7' who founded terror group's military wing in targeted Israeli airstrike
He reportedly led the force build-up, training and planned the massacre TARGETED 'EXECUTION' IDF 'assassinates Hamas mastermind of October 7' who founded terror group's military wing in targeted Israeli airstrike Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ISRAEL says it has killed one of the last masterminds behind the bloody October 7 attacks. Senior Hamas commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was "eliminated" in a targeted airstrike on Gaza City, according to the IDF. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Senior Hamas commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was reportedly killed by the IDF The Israel Defense Forces said Al-Issa — described as a founding member of Hamas' military wing — was 'eliminated' in an operation on the Sabra neighbourhood. 'Issa led Hamas' force build-up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre,' the IDF posted on X. As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis. 'The IDF & [Israel Security Agency] will continue to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre.' According to Palestinian reports, Al-Issa was killed along with his wife and grandson, though this has not been independently confirmed. The IDF later said it had verified his death, according to The Jerusalem Post. Al-Issa is widely believed to have played a pivotal role in orchestrating the October 7 bloodbath on southern Israel that triggered the current war, with terrorists slaughtering kidnapping dozens of innocent people. The military described him as a 'central knowledge figure' and a high-value target who was instrumental in building Hamas' training and weapons programmes. The IDF said in a statement: 'In the past, Issa led Hamas' force-buildup efforts in the Gaza Strip, was one of the founders of its military wing, served as Head of the Training Headquarters, and was a member of Hamas' General Security Council. 'Additionally, Issa played a significant role in the planning and execution of the brutal October 7 massacre.' Security officials further claimed he co-founded the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades' military academy. There, he oversaw the training of thousands of fighters and helped shape the group's technological capabilities. He reportedly brought extensive combat experience from Iraq and Syria when he arrived in Gaza from Syria in 2005. His killing comes just a week after the IDF and Shin Bet said they had eliminated Ali Saadi Wasfi al-Agha, a senior figure in the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement who was allegedly set to take over as its leader. Israel has also ramped up strikes on the Kataib al-Mujahideen's leadership — a smaller but reportedly highly lethal armed wing linked to the October 7 atrocities, including the abduction and murder of Israeli civilians and foreign workers. The latest elimination of Al-Issa underscores Israel's ongoing campaign to hunt down Hamas commanders it holds responsible for the massacre that set off months of relentless fighting in Gaza. The IDF vowed its operations would continue until all those behind the attacks are 'brought to justice.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
IDF ‘assassinates Hamas mastermind of October 7' who founded terror group's military wing in targeted Israeli airstrike
ISRAEL says it has killed one of the last masterminds behind the bloody October 7 attacks. Senior Hamas commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was "eliminated" in a targeted airstrike on Gaza City, according to the IDF. 1 Senior Hamas commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was reportedly killed by the IDF The Israel Defense Forces said Al-Issa — described as a founding member of Hamas' military wing — was 'eliminated' in an operation on the Sabra neighbourhood. 'Issa led Hamas' force build-up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre,' the IDF posted on X. As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis. 'The IDF & [Israel Security Agency] will continue to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre.' Read more world news According to Palestinian reports, Al-Issa was killed along with his wife and grandson, though this has not been independently confirmed. The IDF later said it had verified his death, according to Al-Issa is widely believed to have played a pivotal role in orchestrating the October 7 bloodbath on southern Israel that triggered the current war, with terrorists slaughtering kidnapping dozens of innocent people. The military described him as a 'central knowledge figure' and a high-value target who was instrumental in building Hamas' training and weapons programmes. Most read in The US Sun The IDF said in a statement: 'In the past, Issa led Hamas' force-buildup efforts in the Gaza Strip, was one of the founders of its military wing, served as Head of the Training Headquarters, and was a member of Hamas' General Security Council. 'Additionally, Issa played a significant role in the planning and execution of the brutal October 7 massacre.' Security officials further claimed he co-founded the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades' military academy. There, he oversaw the training of thousands of fighters and helped shape the group's technological capabilities. He reportedly brought extensive combat experience from Iraq and Syria when he arrived in Gaza from Syria in 2005. His killing comes just a week after the IDF and Shin Bet said they had eliminated Ali Saadi Wasfi al-Agha, a senior figure in the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement who was allegedly set to take over as its leader. Israel has also ramped up strikes on the Kataib al-Mujahideen's leadership — a smaller but reportedly highly lethal armed wing linked to the October 7 atrocities, including the abduction and murder of Israeli civilians and foreign workers. The latest elimination of Al-Issa underscores Israel's ongoing campaign to hunt down Hamas commanders it holds responsible for the massacre that set off months of relentless fighting in Gaza. The IDF vowed its operations would continue until all those behind the attacks are 'brought to justice.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
