Gaza Air Strike Targets Key Hamas Figure
Netanyahu and Katz called Haddad an architect of October 7, 2023, attacks.
Haddad became military chief after Sinwar's death in May 2025.
Haddad was accused of holding hostages and rejecting Trump's disarmament agreements.
Strike caused 3 deaths and 20 injuries in Gaza City.
Assassination success unconfirmed by Hamas or independent sources.
Hostages Liri Albag and Emily Damari publicly confirmed Haddad's elimination.
IDF uses preemptive strike strategy against threats.
U.S.-brokered ceasefire remains fragile and imperfect.
Over 850 killed in Gaza since mid-October, with Israeli forces occupying half the territory.
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