Hamas-Linked Media Confirm the Killing of Gaza Military Leader Mohammed Oudeh by IDF

Oudeh was one of the last senior Hamas leaders active during the October 7 attack. According to one source, Oudeh, who served as Hamas's military intelligence chief at the time, was offered the role of military head after the killing of Mohammed Sinwar in May 2025. However, he reportedly declined, and Haddad took over. Two other sources within Hamas, however, stated they had no verified evidence of this refusal.

Hamas focused on identifying weaknesses 

Under Oudeh’s leadership, Hamas military intelligence focused on identifying weaknesses in the Gaza Brigade before October 7, continuously supplying intelligence to the military council. After Haddad was appointed military head, Oudeh took on leadership and supervision of the northern Gaza sector.

Oudeh, estimated to be in his late 40s or early 50s, survived multiple Israeli assassination attempts during and before the war. After the October ceasefire, his father’s house in the Jabalia refugee camp was bombed, resulting in the death of his eldest son, Omar.

"Oudeh was responsible for murder"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stated the attempted strike: "Oudeh was responsible for the murder, abduction, and injury of many Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers. Congratulations to the IDF and Shin Bet for their ongoing efforts to eliminate our enemies. We will continue to pursue everyone involved in the October 7 massacre. Sooner or later, Israel will reach them all." This morning, Minister Katz confirmed that Oudeh was killed.