Israel eliminates Hamas co-founder in Gaza strikes

Israel’s Defence Forces says it has eliminated Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, one of the founders of Hamas’ military wing.

In a statement on X, the IDF says: “Issa led Hamas’ force build up, training, and planned the October 7 massacre. As Head of Combat Support, he advanced aerial & naval attacks against Israelis.

“The IDF and ISA (Israel Security Agency) will continue to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre.”