Israel says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza strike

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Israel killed Hamas’ newly appointed armed wing chief Mohammad Odeh in a Gaza strike, intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations into Lebanon. The death follows the killing of his predecessor and was confirmed by a family relative, with Hamas yet to issue an official statement.

Israel said on Wednesday ⁠it had killed Hamas’ newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon. The Israeli military said Mohammad Odeh was killed in an operation in Gaza on Tuesday. A relative of Odeh confirmed his death to Reuters and said the funeral would take place after noon prayers in Gaza City. Hamas has yet ‌to issue an official statement, but a statement from his family said...