An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday evening killed Mohammed Odeh, Hamas' newly appointed military wing leader, along with his wife and two children in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood. The strike targeted the upper three floors of the al-Kayali building above one of Gaza's busiest market areas.
Key Takeaways
An Israeli airstrike killed Mohammed Odeh, Hamas' newly appointed military wing leader, along with his wife and two children in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood. At least 10 people were killed, including four children. The strike targeted the upper floors of a residential building above a busy market area.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 89 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israeli Control Of Gaza | 1 Difference | The Guardian and Al Jazeera report different percentages of Israeli control in Gaza. | ▼ |
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | At least 10 people killed, including four children. | |
| Target Of Strike | Broad Agreement | Mohammed Odeh, Hamas' newly appointed military wing leader. | |
| Location Of Strike | Broad Agreement | Upper three floors of the al-Kayali building in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood. | |
| Netanyahu's Directive | Broad Agreement | At this point, we are fully in control of 60 percent of the territory of the Gaza Strip … and my di… |
Israeli Control Of Gaza
▼The Guardian and Al Jazeera report different percentages of Israeli control in Gaza.
Death Toll
Broad AgreementAt least 10 people killed, including four children.
Target Of Strike
Broad AgreementMohammed Odeh, Hamas' newly appointed military wing leader.
Location Of Strike
Broad AgreementUpper three floors of the al-Kayali building in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood.
Netanyahu's Directive
Broad AgreementAt this point, we are fully in control of 60 percent of the territory of the Gaza Strip … and my directive is to get to … 70 percent.
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The attack killed at least 10 people, including four children, according to health officials. More than 20 others were injured in the raid. Palestinians in the area reported being on edge due to fears of further Israeli attacks, with parents reluctant to leave their homes or tents with their children.
Odeh was confirmed by the Israeli military to have headed Hamas' intelligence division during the October 7 attacks and had recently been appointed to replace Izz al-Din al-Haddad as chief armed commander. The strike came hours after thousands of people gathered for a joint funeral procession in Gaza City, with mourners covering the four bodies with green Hamas flags.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Odeh 'was responsible for the murder, abduction, and injury of numerous Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.' The IDF claims the residential building was used by Odeh as a hideout. Hamas has not yet issued an official statement about Odeh's death.
The strikes come as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked. Sources close to Hamas indicate that Odeh was seen as a potential successor to the group's chief of military intelligence, though his formal appointment hasn't been confirmed. Analysts suggest that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be stalling peace efforts to appease right-wing allies within his coalition.
Since the October 7 attacks, which killed 1,200 people according to Israeli tallies, Israel has targeted numerous Hamas leaders and operatives. The conflict has resulted in at least 72,803 Palestinian deaths, primarily civilians, per Gaza health authorities. More than 906 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since the last ceasefire came into effect.
About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were near the military's armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops may be shooting at civilians merely for approaching the area. The U.N. human rights office said such actions would constitute unlawful killings and thus war crimes. Israel has demarcated its armistice boundary with a 'yellow line' marked on the ground with spaced-out concrete blocks but frequently shifts those blocks deeper into Hamas-controlled territory.
According to The Guardian, Netanyahu stated that Israel had expanded its control to about 11 percent beyond the 'Yellow Line' by mid-March, controlling 64% of Gaza instead of 53%. The Israeli army had effectively controlled an estimated 64% of Gaza as of May 28, 2025. Palestinians cannot access about two-thirds of Gaza due to Israeli occupation.
According to Al Jazeera, Netanyahu stated: 'At this point, we are fully in control of 60 percent of the territory of the Gaza Strip … and my directive is to get to … 70 percent.'
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