The senior Hamas figure, Khalil al Hayya, declared on Thursday the official end of the conflict with Israel.
Khalil al Hayya: “I am pleased to announce that we have reached a ceasefire agreement to halt the aggression, leading towards a permanent cessation of hostilities. This deal includes the withdrawal of military forces and the facilitation of humanitarian aid into Gaza, along with the reopening of the Rafah crossing from both directions.”
In a related development, Hamas is set to release all remaining hostages this Saturday, although it has been reported that 48 Jewish hostages are still in captivity.
BREAKING: Hamas will release all living hostages this coming Saturday.
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) October 9, 2025
Below is a list of the notable Hamas officials who have been killed by Israeli forces following the October 7, 2023 attack:
Source: Grok AI.
Significant Hamas Officials Eliminated by Israel Since October 7, 2023Following the initial Hamas assault on Israel, which resulted in around 1,200 fatalities and took 251 hostages, Israel’s military operations have led to the deaths of several high-ranking Hamas leaders. These include political figures, military strategists, and those directly involved in orchestrating the October 7 offense. The following details key officials confirmed dead, with dates reflecting when their deaths were announced or verified.
|
Name |
Position/Role |
Date of Death |
Location |
Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ibrahim Biari |
Commander of the Jabaliya Battalion (northern Gaza) |
October 31, 2023 |
Jabaliya, Gaza |
Killed in an Israeli airstrike; he was responsible for operations in northern Gaza and led the dispatch of fighters during the October 7 raid, which unfortunately resulted in the deaths of at least 126 civilians, according to health officials in Gaza. |
|
Saleh al-Arouri |
Deputy political leader; co-founder of the Qassam Brigades (Hamas military wing); West Bank operations chief |
January 2, 2024 |
Beirut, Lebanon |
Killed in a drone strike on a Hamas office; he was crucial in bridging connections with Hezbollah and was implicated in running military operations in the West Bank. |
|
Marwan Issa |
Deputy commander of the Qassam Brigades; mastermind of the October 7 operation |
March 2024 |
Nuseirat refugee camp, Gaza |
Killed in an airstrike targeting a tunnel complex; he had survived numerous assassination attempts and was pivotal in the operational planning for the October 7 assault. |
|
Ismail Haniyeh |
Chairman of Hamas Political Bureau (overall political leader) |
July 31, 2024 |
Tehran, Iran |
Killed in a bomb explosion during a government event; led Hamas since 2017 and played a significant role in diplomatic engagements despite conflicting relationships with military leaders in Gaza. |
|
Mohammed Deif |
Commander of the Qassam Brigades (military chief) |
July 2024 (confirmed August 1, 2024) |
Khan Younis, Gaza |
Killed in an extensive airstrike within a humanitarian zone; a resilient target who had survived several attempts on his life, Deif was a central figure in developing rocket technology and tunnel networks, leading up to the October 7 events at the age of 58. |
|
Yahya Sinwar |
Overall Hamas leader (successor of Haniyeh); pivotal architect of the October 7 attack |
October 16, 2024 |
Rafah, Gaza |
Killed in a direct clash with IDF forces; once Israel’s top target, he had led Hamas in Gaza since 2017; his identity was confirmed through DNA and dental records. |
|
Muhammad Sinwar |
Head of Hamas armed wing in southern Gaza; brother of Yahya Sinwar |
May 13, 2025 |
Gaza Strip |
Eliminated by an Israeli strike; he was a critical military planner responsible for coordinating Hamas’s operations in southern Gaza following the October 7 incident. |
|
Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa |
Founder of Hamas and the Qassam Brigades; head of combat support operations |
June 28, 2025 |
Gaza City (Sabra neighborhood) |
Killed in an airstrike as part of a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation; he had been instrumental in planning the October 7 offensive, training forces, and enhancing Hamas’s military capabilities. |
|
Fatah Sharif |
Hamas leader in Lebanon |
September 30, 2024 |
Lebanon |
Killed in an Israeli strike; part of the larger campaign against Iranian-backed groups beyond Gaza. |
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