Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Israeli Strike Kills Senior Hamas Commander in Northern Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed Izz al-Din Al-Beik, a senior Hamas commander in northern Gaza.
The attack happened around dawn in an apartment building in Gaza City.
Hamas confirmed that Beik had died.
Israel said Beik helped plan attacks and recruit fighters.
Israel says Hamas has been rebuilding weapons and attacking despite a ceasefire.
Hamas denies those accusations and says Israel is breaking the Gaza agreement.
The ceasefire was meant to help lead to reconstruction and further negotiations.
However, the two sides have not agreed on Hamas disarming or Israel withdrawing its troops.
Gaza health officials say at least 1,400 Palestinians have died since the ceasefire began, while Israel says four soldiers have been killed.
Izz al-Din Al-Beik, head of Hamas’s armed wing in northern Gaza, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, officials said.
The strike hit an apartment building in Gaza City’s Nasr neighbourhood around dawn, medics said.
Israel said Beik helped plan attacks and recruit militants; Hamas confirmed his death but denied rebuilding its arsenal or preparing attacks.
Israel says it has killed at least 20 Hamas figures this month amid continued strikes after an October ceasefire.
Health officials say at least 1,400 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire, while Israel says four of its soldiers have died.
- Who
- Izz al-Din Al-Beik, described by Israeli and Palestinian officials as the head of Hamas’s armed wing in northern Gaza, was killed.
- What
- An Israeli airstrike killed Beik and another person later died from injuries, according to health officials.
- When
- Tuesday, September 29; the strike occurred around dawn.
- Where
- An apartment building in the Nasr neighbourhood of Gaza City, in the northern Gaza Strip.
- Why
- Israel said Beik was targeted because he helped plan attacks and recruit militants; Israel also alleges Hamas has been rearming and launching attacks despite the ceasefire, claims Hamas denies.
Israeli Position
Hamas and Palestinian Position
Reason for the strike
Israeli Position
Israel said Beik was involved in planning attacks and recruiting militants, and said Hamas has been rearming and launching attacks in violation of the ceasefire.
Hamas and Palestinian Position
Hamas denied trying to carry out attacks or rebuild its arsenal and accused Israel of undermining the Gaza agreement.
Ceasefire implementation
Israeli Position
Israel says the continued threat from Hamas justifies military action while negotiations remain unresolved.
Hamas and Palestinian Position
Hamas and Palestinian officials say Israel’s continuing airstrikes undermine the ceasefire and the agreement’s reconstruction goals.
Casualty reporting
Israeli Position
The Israeli military says four Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ceasefire took effect.
Hamas and Palestinian Position
Gaza health officials say at least 1,400 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire, while Palestinian authorities report more than 73,000 deaths in the broader Israeli assault.
- Killed
- Izz al-Din Al-Beik, head of Hamas’s armed wing in northern Gaza
- Attack location
- An apartment building in Gaza City’s Nasr neighbourhood
- Reported timing
- Around dawn on Tuesday, September 29
- Israeli claim
- Beik was involved in planning attacks and recruiting militants
- Hamas response
- Hamas confirmed Beik’s death and denied rebuilding its arsenal or preparing attacks
- Ceasefire impact
- At least 1,400 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect
- Israeli military casualties
- The Israeli military says four Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ceasefire
