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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Who is Izz al-Din al-Haddad? Hamas' likely new chief after IDF eliminated Muhammad Sinwar
Izz al-Din al-Haddad is emerging as the key figure expected to lead Hamas after a series of deadly Israeli airstrikes wiped out almost all of the group's senior commanders, reports the Jerusalem Post. Among those killed was Muhammad Sinwar, the head of Hamas's military wing, who had taken over following the deaths of top leaders Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif in 2024. Al-Haddad is a longtime member of Hamas's Military Council, and now appears to be the most senior commander left from the group's pre-war Gaza leadership. Senior role in Hamas military leadership According to the European Council on Foreign Relations, al-Haddad has long been a member of Hamas's Military Council. He has led the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza City since 2021 and, as of November 2023, also commanded Hamas's northern Gaza brigade. Al-Haddad is now believed to be the last surviving member of the five original brigade commanders in Gaza, The Jerusalem Post has reported, making him the most senior figure left to oversee Hamas's military operations. Sinwar's killing in Khan Younis The Israeli defence forces confirmed that Muhammad Sinwar was killed in a May 13 airstrike carried out on the grounds of the European Hospital in Khan Younis. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar The operation also killed Muhammad Shabana, commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade, and Mahdi Quara, who led the South Khan Younis Battalion. The IDF said more than 50 precision munitions were fired within 30 seconds during the attack, hitting an underground Hamas command centre without damaging the hospital above. Sinwar had taken charge of Hamas's military wing after the assassination of Muhammad Deif in July 2024. He was described by Israeli officials as 'among the most senior and long-serving members of Hamas's military wing,' and had been a key figure in the planning of the October 7, 2023, attacks. Al-Haddad's growing influence The Times reported that al-Haddad was involved in the planning of the October 7 assault on Israel, distributing written instructions to commanders the night before the operation. He also played a key role in handling hostages and infrastructure during ceasefires, reportedly overseeing both civilian and military rebuilding efforts in Gaza. Al-Haddad is said to have survived six Israeli assassination attempts and is known to keep a low profile. A $750,000 bounty had previously been placed on him, and he reportedly limits his communications to avoid being tracked. The Times said he holds veto power over hostage release proposals, including those currently on the table, and controls the group responsible for holding the Israeli hostages. A vacuum of leadership After the killings of Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad Deif, and now Muhammad Sinwar, Hamas finds itself with very few senior figures remaining. Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 attack, was killed in combat in late 2024. His younger brother, Muhammad Sinwar, became the de facto leader until his death in May. Israeli defence minister Israel Katz commented on Sinwar's death, saying: 'Now it is official: The murderer Muhammad Sinwar has been eliminated with the Rafah Brigade commander Muhammad Shabana and the wicked gang who were with them under the European Hospital in Gaza, and he was sent to meet his brother at the gates of hell.' Katz also issued a stark warning: 'Izz al-Din Haddad in Gaza and Khalil al-Hayya abroad, and all their partners in crime, you are next in line.'
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Izz al-Din al-Haddad set to lead Hamas after former chief Muhammad Sinwar killed in Israeli strike
Izz al-Din al-Haddad (Source: X) Izz al-Din al-Haddad is now seen as the likely new leader of Hamas following the death of Muhammad Sinwar, the head of the group's military wing, in an Israeli airstrike earlier this month. Al-Haddad is the most senior commander left from Hamas's pre-war Gaza leadership and is expected to take over operational control, reports the Jerusalem Post. Sinwar, who had led Hamas since the assassinations of Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif in 2024, was killed on May 13 during a precision airstrike on the grounds of the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The IDF confirmed the attack also killed Rafah Brigade commander Muhammad Shabana and South Khan Younis battalion chief Mahdi Quara. Over 50 precision-guided munitions were used in the 30-second strike, which reportedly hit a Hamas command centre beneath the hospital without damaging the facility. 'Nuclear Attack…': Russian General's Sensational Expose About NATO's Nuke Plot In Kursk Al-Haddad has long served on Hamas's Military Council and led the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza City since 2021. In November 2023, he was appointed head of Hamas's northern Gaza brigade. According to The Jerusalem Post, he is now the last surviving member of Hamas's five original brigade commanders in Gaza. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy One, Get One Free, Up To 50% Discount, Expiring Soon Original Adidas Get Offer Undo Known for his secretive profile, al-Haddad is believed to have survived six Israeli assassination attempts and carries a $750,000 bounty. He was a key planner of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and is reported to control the group currently holding Israeli hostages. With most of Hamas's senior figures now gone, al-Haddad is expected to direct both military strategy and negotiations over hostages. Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has warned him directly, saying: 'You are next in line.'
Egypt Today
3 days ago
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- Egypt Today
Who is Ezz El-Din Al-Haddad, Hamas's potential leader?
Senior Hamas cmdr. Izz al-Din al-Haddad CAIRO - 3 June 2025: The "Ghost of Al-Qassam" is the moniker given by Hebrew media to Ezz El-Din Al-Haddad, a prominent figure now potentially at the helm of Hamas following the reported assassination of Mohammed Sinwar by the Israeli occupation forces. Sinwar was allegedly killed in an airstrike on Khan Yunis on May 13th during a joint operation by the army and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency). Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Ezz El-Din Al-Haddad and Khalil al-Hayya are "next" on Israel's list after the confirmation of Sinwar's death. According to Haaretz, Gallant vowed that Israel would reach all those responsible for the October 7th attack on Israeli towns surrounding the Gaza Strip. The Times of Israel reports that Al-Haddad is a high-ranking Hamas commander in Gaza and is now the de facto highest authority in the Strip, while al-Hayya is a member of Hamas's leadership council abroad. Ezz El-Din Al-Haddad is the commander of the Gaza Brigade and has long been a significant figure in Hamas's top leadership. During the recent conflict, Al-Haddad was reportedly elevated to oversee the entire Gaza Strip. Al-Haddad rarely appears publicly, but he was seen in a May 2022 video threatening Israel. According to The Times, Al-Haddad was also reportedly responsible for ensuring the smooth handover of Israeli hostages. Furthermore, Al-Haddad reportedly controls the movement, holds the Israeli hostages, and possesses veto power over the ceasefire proposal presented by US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. The newspaper noted that a previous bounty of $750,000 was offered for information leading to his whereabouts. He is said to be cautious about public or media appearances and maintains limited communication. Sources indicate that Al-Haddad controls the movement's intelligence apparatus in Gaza and is known by the alias Abu Suhaib. He is the one in control of the Israeli captives and has the power to reject the American ceasefire plan presented by President Donald Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. Other media outlets have reported that Ezz El-Din Al-Haddad has survived several assassination attempts, most notably during the Israeli occupation's aggression on Gaza in 2023. His home has also been bombed multiple times in previous conflicts, the first time in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood during the Battle of Al-Furqan in 2009, and again in the wars of 2012 and 2021, when he held a leadership position in general combat support. Following the assassination of Bassem Issa in the "Sword of Jerusalem" battle, Al-Haddad officially assumed command of the Gaza Brigade, becoming one of the most wanted figures by the Israeli occupation forces. In November 2023, the occupation announced a $750,000 reward for information leading to his assassination. On October 6, 2023, the day before the start of Operation "Al-Aqsa Flood," Al-Haddad reportedly held a secret meeting with the commanders of his battalions, distributing the final orders for the attack. Intelligence reports revealed that among his most prominent instructions during the meeting was the necessity of capturing a large number of Israeli soldiers in the early hours of the operation and broadcasting live footage of the storming of settlements and military sites.
See - Sada Elbalad
28-04-2025
- Politics
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Intra-Islamic Dialogue.. Seminar at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Mohamed Mandour As part of its cultural and intellectual activities at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders organized a seminar titled 'Intra-Islamic Dialogue: One Nation and One Shared Destiny.' The seminar was presented by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Haddad, member of the Muslim Council of Elders, Senior Mufti and Director of the Fatwa Department in Dubai, and member of the UAE Fatwa Council. At the outset of the seminar, Dr. Al-Haddad emphasized that the unity of the Muslim Ummah is a fundamental pillar for achieving peace and stability. He pointed out that division and fragmentation open the doors to destruction, strife, and intellectual invasion. He clarified that the unity of the Muslim Ummah is a divine mandate outlined in the Glorious Quran and advocated by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), where Allah Almighty commands the believers to hold fast to His rope and not be divided, as stated in the verse: 'And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.' (The Quran, 3:103). Dr. Al-Haddad added that since its establishment, the Muslim Council of Elders has been keen on building bridges of dialogue among various religions and cultures. One of its most prominent milestones was the signing of the 'Document on Human Fraternity,' in Abu Dhabi, in 2019 by Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and His Holiness Pope Francis, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. This event represented a historic moment that advanced the concept of coexistence and global peace. He explained that after the Council's success in extending bridges of dialogue with followers of other religions, it found an urgent need to focus on intra-Islamic dialogue due to the sectarian differences and divisions that have weakened the Ummah and led to its fragmentation. He confirmed that the call for internal unity has become a religious duty and a collective responsibility. He noted that the Bahrain Conference on Intra-Islamic Dialogue represented a qualitative leap in this direction, as it called for the unity of Muslims under the 'Call for the People of Qiblah,' a charter launched by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, advocating for it to be a cornerstone for Islamic constants and joint collective action. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
See - Sada Elbalad
25-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Al-Haddad: Islam Promotes Comprehensive Citizenship, Love of One's Homeland
Mohamed Mandour Dr. Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Haddad, Member of the Muslim Council of Elders, Member of the UAE Fatwa Council, Senior Mufti, and Director of the Fatwa Department in Dubai, affirmed that Islam came to promote citizenship in its comprehensive sense—one that is based on harmony and cooperation among all members of society to achieve social cohesion and mutual support in times of need. This, he noted, was exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) upon his arrival in Madinah, where he promptly laid the foundations of citizenship among the people of the city through what is known as the Charter of Madinah. The Charter preserved the rights of all citizens—regardless of their religion or tribal affiliation—including the tribes of Aws and Khazraj, as well as the emigrants. His Eminence made these remarks during the ninth episode of the Ramadan program Human Values with the Elders, which is broadcast on the official social media accounts of the Muslim Council of Elders. He emphasized that every member of a nation bears the responsibility of protecting and defending their homeland against anyone who seeks to harm it, so that society may remain safe and secure, where people support and protect one another. He noted that the saying 'Love of one's homeland is part of faith' reflects this principle, as true faith and Islam are not complete without a sense of peace and stability. If fear overwhelms a person—whether for their life, wealth, or family—they will be unable to properly fulfill their religious and social obligations. Therefore, every individual must live in peace and security in their homeland and serve as a faithful guardian of it, just as they would protect themselves. Dr. Al-Haddad added that this sense of responsibility must stem from a deeply rooted psychological conviction before it becomes a legal obligation. Without such inner conviction, a person may remain indifferent to the loss or destruction of their homeland. This has been a recurring and observable reality throughout the history of the Muslim world, both past and present—homelands have only been compromised when national consciousness was absent. Almighty God offers a powerful example in the Glorious Quran of the consequences of both national stability and decline, as He says: 'And Allah presents an example: a city which was safe and secure, its provision coming to it in abundance from every location, but it denied the favors of Allah. So Allah made it taste the envelopment of hunger and fear for what they had been doing.' (The Quran, 16:112) This, Dr. Al-Haddad said, is a vivid and divine warning to those who endanger the safety and security of their nations. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
