Strike on Al-Haddad, last surviving October 7 leader, kills at least 7 and threatens fragile ceasefire agreement.
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Israeli Defense Forces killed Al-Haddad, described as the last surviving senior military commander who participated in the October 7 attack, in a bombing raid on Gaza. At least seven people died in the strike.
Al-Haddad's death represents a significant blow to Hamas's remaining military leadership structure. However, the operation threatens the fragile ceasefire currently in place, raising concerns about renewed escalation.
The killing marks another phase in Israel's campaign to eliminate senior Hamas commanders responsible for the October 2023 attack.