War in the Middle East: Hamass armed branch leader killed in Gaza during Israeli strike

Ezzedine al-Haddad was described by the Israeli state as a “leading terrorist” and “one of the main architects of the massacre on October 7th, 2023.”

The Israeli army and Shin Bet, the internal intelligence agency, announced on Saturday, May 16, the death of the Hamas military branch leader in the Gaza Strip. “The terrorist Ezzedine al-Haddad was eliminated,” the two organizations wrote in a statement. The Israeli Ministry of Defense had initially announced on Friday that they had targeted Ezzedine al-Haddad, without immediately confirming his death. Follow the situation in our live coverage.

Short Context: The article discusses the death of Ezzedine al-Haddad, described as a terrorist by the Israeli state, and provides updates on recent military actions in the region. Fact Check: The information presented in the news article is accurate and reports on recent military operations and the death of a prominent figure in the Palestinian conflict.