Netanyahu claims near-complete elimination of October 7 attack architects
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is nearing its objective of eliminating all individuals involved in the planning of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. This statement came after the Israeli military reported the death of Ezzedine al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing, in a Gaza airstrike on Friday. Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to eradicate every planner of the massacre and hostage crisis, labeling Haddad a "despicable terrorist." The October 7 assault resulted in 1,221 fatalities, as per an Agence France-Presse count based on official Israeli data. Israel’s operations have since focused on high-ranking Hamas figures, including former political leader Ismail Haniyeh, and continue throughout Gaza and the surrounding area.
Key facts
- Netanyahu said Israel is close to killing all architects of the October 7 attack.
- Ezzedine al-Haddad, Hamas armed wing commander, was killed in an air strike on Friday.
- Netanyahu spoke during the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday.
- The October 7 attack killed 1,221 people per AFP tally.
- Netanyahu vowed to eliminate every architect of the massacre.
- Israel has assassinated several Hamas leaders, including Ismail Haniyeh.
- The military campaign targets senior Hamas political and militant leaders.
- The air strike occurred in Gaza.
Entities
Institutions
- Agence France-Presse
- Hamas
- Israeli military
- Israeli intelligence services
Locations
- Gaza
- Israel