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Source: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/05/16/israels-new-policy-offers-no-shield-for-hamas-leaders/
The Elimination of Izz al-Din al-Haddad: Ceasefire Offers No Shield for Hamas Leaders
(Israel Hayom) Danny Zaken - The decision to eliminate Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad was made because of clear intelligence indicating that Hamas, in addition to rebuilding its strength and rearming, was once again planning attacks against IDF soldiers in Gaza. Hamas is using the enormous quantities of supplies entering Gaza for this purpose and has no intention of surrendering its weapons. Al-Haddad was one of the planners of the Oct. 7 massacre, part of the narrow inner circle of Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif. After their death he became the supreme commander. Israel sees its duty as settling accounts with those responsible for the worst massacre in the country's history, just as in the case of Adolf Eichmann. Its message to Hamas is that the ceasefire does not grant immunity to its operatives, against the backdrop of its refusal to surrender its weapons and relinquish control. Israel will not allow Hamas to build up its strength without limit.