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3 fighter jets participated in strike targeting Hamas leader, army says

By Emanuel Fabian 15 May 2026, 9:56 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Three Israeli Air Force fighter jets participated in the airstrike on Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, Izz al-Din Haddad.

According to the military, the three jets dropped 13 bombs during the strike.

It is not yet clear if Haddad was killed, but a senior security official said the strike was likely successful.

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