Hamas has reportedly named a veteran terrorist known as the “Ghost of al-Qassam” as its latest leader in Gaza — after his two predecessors were wiped out by Israel.
Ezzedin al-Haddad, who helped plan the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, was recently handed control of Hamas’ Gaza operations, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing multiple sources.
He is the group’s third leader in just seven months after Israeli eliminated his two predecessors — Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar and then last month his brother Mohammed Sinwar who took the reins after him.
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Ezzedin al-Haddad, the commander of the northern Gaza brigade, and alleged replacement for Hamas military leader. Hamas fighters stand in formation ahead of a ceremony to hand over Israeli hostages to the Red
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