Hamas Founder Killed in Gaza: Oct. 7 Mastermind Eliminated

In a major counterterrorism victory for Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa—a founding member of Hamas and a key figure behind the October 7 massacre—was killed Friday in a targeted airstrike in Gaza City.

The joint operation, carried out by the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (ISA), marks a pivotal moment in Israel’s ongoing effort to dismantle Hamas’s leadership and eliminate threats to civilian life. Al-Issa was reportedly killed in the Sabra neighborhood, where he had been operating as head of Hamas’s combat support headquarters.

A Key Player in the October 7 Terror Attack

According to official IDF statements, Al-Issa played a central role in both the planning and execution of the October 7 attacks, which left over 1,200 Israelis dead and launched the current phase of conflict in the Gaza Strip. His responsibilities included overseeing force buildup, training Hamas operatives, and coordinating the group’s military operations from within the Gaza Strip.

The IDF also noted that in recent days, Al-Issa had been directly involved in plotting new attacks on both Israeli civilians and IDF personnel still operating in the region.

Rebuilding Hamas—And Paying the Price

Following devastating IDF strikes on Hamas’s infrastructure earlier in the war, Al-Issa had been tasked with restoring and reorganizing the group’s weakened command systems. Israeli officials report that his efforts to rebuild Hamas’s combat capabilities made him a top-priority target.

His role extended beyond the battlefield. As a member of Hamas’s General Security Council, Al-Issa was deeply embedded in the organization’s long-term strategy to rearm and regroup after months of military losses.

Targeted Operations Continue Beyond Gaza

The strike that killed Al-Issa is not an isolated event. The IDF also confirmed the successful elimination of Abbas Al-Hassan Wahbi, a senior Hezbollah figure operating in southern Lebanon. Wahbi was responsible for intelligence operations within Hezbollah’s Radwan Force and had reportedly been assisting in arms transfers and rebuilding military capacity along the northern border.

In an official statement, the IDF warned that Wahbi’s actions “constituted a blatant violation” of the security agreements between Israel and Lebanon. They added that targeted actions like these would continue “to remove any threat posed to the State of Israel.”

Eliminating the Network Behind October 7

This operation comes just days after Israel confirmed the death of Saeed Izadi, an Iranian commander long believed to be a key funder and arms supplier to Hamas. Izadi was identified by Israeli intelligence as “one of the orchestrators” of the October 7 massacre and had maintained close ties to Tehran’s Revolutionary Guard.

By removing figures like Al-Issa, Wahbi, and Izadi, Israel is not just reacting to past atrocities—it is proactively eliminating the network of terrorism that enabled them.

Precision Over Prolonged War

The Israeli strategy has become clear: high-value targets, surgical strikes, and the dismantling of command-and-control systems that fuel regional violence. These aren’t indiscriminate bombings. These are tactical removals of individuals who coordinate the killing of civilians, smuggle weapons, and train the next generation of jihadist fighters.

While international media often fixates on ceasefires and diplomatic “resets,” Israel’s actions this week underscore a more immediate truth: true justice comes not through negotiation, but through eliminating those who murder innocents.

A Warning to Terror Leadership

The death of Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa sends a resounding message to Hamas, Hezbollah, and Tehran: the architects of October 7 will not survive long enough to build October 8.

This strike—precise, lawful, and necessary—is not just retribution. It is a calculated defense of Israeli sovereignty, a deterrent to future attacks, and an affirmation that the victims of October 7 have not been forgotten.

Justice is not always clean, and it is rarely easy. But in this case, it was swift, strategic, and unequivocal.

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