Dossier
Ezzedin al-Haddad
Coverage of Ezzedin al-Haddad in the Nexus archive.
- “Hunting” the October 7 Attackers: What the Law of Armed Conflict Permits – and What It Doesn’t
Israel's IDF and Shin Bet are conducting a campaign to kill or capture participants in the October 7 attacks using intelligence and technology. The effort targets Hamas operatives, including senior leaders, and involves a special military tribunal for those captured. Legal debates persist over whether lethal force under the Law of Armed Conflict is preventive or punitive.
- In Gaza, 'the disappearance of almost all Hamas leaders paves the way for the emergence of a new generation'
An Israeli airstrike killed Hamas commander Ezzedin al-Haddad, his wife, and daughter during a funeral ceremony in Gaza on May 16, 2026. The incident is linked to the reported disappearance of Hamas leaders, potentially enabling a new leadership generation.