An Israeli airstrike killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, identified as the head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials cited by multiple outlets.
Al Jazeera English reported the strike hit an apartment building in Gaza City.
Arab News, citing Israeli sources, reported that al-Beik was involved in planning attacks and recruiting militants, a claim reported only by that outlet.
Reuters, RTÉ News and The Straits Times confirmed the death of the commander in the strike but did not provide additional detail on the circumstances beyond the location in northern Gaza.
How each side covered it
Left
- Al Jazeera English reported the strike hit an apartment building in Gaza City.
- Identified al-Beik as head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza.
“Head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza killed in an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Gaza City.” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- RTÉ News, The Straits Times and Reuters confirmed al-Beik's death, attributing it to Israeli and Palestinian officials.
- Arab News reported, citing Israeli sources, that al-Beik was involved in planning attacks and recruiting militants.
“Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, officials say” — Reuters
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Gaza strike?
An Israeli airstrike killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, identified by Israeli and Palestinian officials as the head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza.
Where did the strike take place?
According to Al Jazeera English, the strike hit an apartment building in Gaza City in northern Gaza.
What role did al-Beik hold in Hamas?
He was described as the head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza; Arab News additionally reported, citing Israeli sources, that he was involved in planning attacks and recruiting militants.
Did left- and right-leaning outlets both cover this event?
Left-leaning and center outlets reported on the strike, but no right-leaning coverage was supplied for this event.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningIsraeli forces kill Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Beik in Gaza attack
- Arab NewsCenterOfficials: Israel kills leader in Hamas armed wing
- ReutersCenterIsrael kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, officials say
- RTÉ NewsCenterIsrael kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike
- The Straits TimesCenterIsrael kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningIDF intelligence from arrested official helps kill 3 of 5 Hamas commanders in Gaza