Israel killed Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh in a strike in Gaza, dealing a heavy blow to the militant group's command structure. Odeh was the head of Hamas's armed wing, responsible for directing operations against Israeli forces.
Who was Mohammed Odeh
Odeh held the top military post within Hamas, overseeing the group's fighters and attacks launched from Gaza. His death removes a senior commander who had been a target for Israeli security forces for years.
The strike
Israeli forces carried out the strike at an undisclosed location in Gaza. The exact timing of the operation has not been released. The killing is the latest in a series of targeted actions against Hamas leaders by the Israeli military.
