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title: "Objective achieved: Israel eliminated the architect of the October 7 attack in central Gaza"
description: "Israel eliminated one of the main architects of the October 7 attack — Hamas commander Mohammed Odeh. The strike was carried out in central Gaza during rush hour, killing the commander’s close relatives. Washington is preparing a plan to disarm militants as a condition for reconstructing the sector. 💥🇮🇱🇵🇸"
date: 2026-05-27T14:39:33.000Z
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# Objective achieved: Israel eliminated the architect of the October 7 attack in central Gaza

![Hamas militants in camouflage and masks against the backdrop of a destroyed area in Gaza](https://xab.info/media/2026/05/28/izrail-likvidiroval-komandira-hamas-mohammed-odekh-v-gaze/boeviki-hamas-v-gaze.webp)

A powerful explosion has once again rocked the Gaza Strip, altering the balance of power within Hamas leadership. During a precision airstrike carried out by the Israeli Air Force on Tuesday, May 26, Mohammed Odeh was killed — one of the key commanders of the group’s military wing and, according to the IDF, one of the main “architects” of the tragic events of October 7.

### Strike during rush hour

The attack occurred in the heart of Gaza City, in an area that was crowded at the time. On the eve of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha, the streets were filled with residents preparing for the celebration. According to eyewitnesses, at least five rockets struck the Al-Qayali building almost simultaneously. The impact hit the upper floors, where intelligence sources indicated Odeh’s hideout was located.

The situation was worsened by the fact that rescuers were unable to reach the site for a long time due to massive destruction and heavy traffic jams. As a result, at least three people were killed and dozens injured. Among the dead, according to relatives and local sources, were the commander’s wife and adult son, who later died in the hospital.

### Methodical hunt

Israeli military and the Shin Bet security service confirmed that Odeh’s movements had been monitored for several months. “Odeh was responsible for the killing, abduction, and wounding of many Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers,” the Israel Defense Forces stated. This is already the second such high-level elimination in the last two weeks: earlier, his predecessor, Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, was killed in a similar manner.

During the same operation, a neighboring house belonging to another senior Hamas member involved in the 2023 attack was also targeted. Officially, the group has not confirmed Odeh’s death, but factual data and internal testimonies suggest otherwise.

### The cost of destruction

While precision strikes continue on the ground, a new strategy is taking shape in Washington. The Peace Council under President Trump is preparing a 15-point plan aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas. The White House is convinced that without this condition, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip is impossible.

However, the scale of destruction is staggering. According to estimates by the EU, UN, and World Bank, rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure will require at least $71.4 billion. The process will take a minimum of ten years — and this assumes that hostilities cease.