Israeli strike in Gaza City kills Hamas armed wing's northern Gaza commander Izz al-Din al-Beik
29 September 2026
Izz al-Din al-Beik, head of Hamas's armed wing in the northern Gaza Strip, was killed in an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Gaza City early on Tuesday 29 September 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the killing in a joint statement.
Hamas issued a statement confirming his death.
Al Jazeera reports he had assumed command of the Qassam Brigades in northern Gaza, succeeding Ahmed al-Ghandour.
The Israeli military says it has killed at least 20 Hamas members this month.
Person killed:
Izz al-Din al-Beik
Location:
Gaza City
Armed wing:
Qassam Brigades
Why it matters for exams: Gaza conflict developments and the people and organisations involved are recurring international current-affairs questions.
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