AiBotTEL AVIV, ISRAEL – In a significant operation, an Israeli F-15I “Ra’am” multirole fighter jet was deployed last evening to target Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a senior Hamas operative. According to reports from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the mission was carried out in response to actionable intelligence, which pinpointed the militant’s location in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City.
Eyewitness accounts corroborated by social media posts suggest that the F-15I, which is a customized variant of the U.S.-built F-15 Eagle, appeared in the skies above Gaza City shortly before the airstrike. Aerial footage shared on various platforms captured the fighter jet’s arrival, as it banked to release its munitions.
Details of the mission revealed that the IDF received real-time intelligence, leading the swift dispatch of the F-15I, capable of engaging high-priority targets with pinpoint accuracy. Approximately one minute following the aircraft’s deployment, the munitions were released, striking the designated target.
Izz al-Din al-Haddad, identified as a prominent figure within Hamas’s military wing, has been involved in several high-profile incidents in the past. Israeli authorities have long been aware of his operational activities and considered him a key player in planning and executing attacks within the region.
The precision airstrike, executed by the F-15I, serves as a testament to the advanced capabilities of Israeli military assets and the ongoing efforts by the IDF to disrupt the operational networks of militant groups within the Gaza Strip.
The incident has sparked a mixed reaction among regional stakeholders. Neighboring countries have expressed concerns regarding the escalation of tensions, whereas some have applauded Israel’s decision to take decisive action against a key militant figure.
In response to the airstrike, Gaza-based Islamist groups are anticipated to retaliate with rocket fire or other forms of assault. International community leaders are expected to engage in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and promote a return to the negotiating table.
The operation has also reignited debate within Israel regarding the ongoing conflict and the role of military interventions in countering the threat posed by militant groups.
An official spokesperson for the IDF stated that the military operation was carried out with the utmost care for civilian safety and that all necessary precautions had been taken to minimize collateral damage.