Hamas Mourns the Commander of its Military Wing Following an Israeli Airstrike in the Gaza Strip

Hamas announced on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) the martyrdom of the commander of its military wing, Mohammed Ouda, following an Israeli airstrike that targeted a location in the Gaza Strip last evening. In an official statement, the movement mourned the military leader, clarifying that the direct targeting of a residential building in Gaza City resulted in his death, along with his wife and two of his children. The statement revealed that the late commander was a prominent figure involved in the military planning and preparation for the events of October 7. This incident occurs amid ongoing intensive military operations and escalating field tensions in the Strip.