Cairo is pulling factions toward ceasefire, undercutting Netanyahu-Hamas 'tug-of-war' - opinion

Inside the power struggle: Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad and Israel’s next move.

Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the commander of the northern Gaza brigade, and alleged replacement for Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar.

Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the commander of the northern Gaza brigade, and alleged replacement for Hamas military leader Mohammed Sinwar.

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ByELIAS ZANANIRI/THE MEDIA LINE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 03:17

Updated: SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 03:18