Az Eddin Al-Haddad

Az Eddin Al-Haddad, known as the 'Ghost of Al-Qassam' in Gaza, is a prominent military commander within Hamas and serves as the head of the Gaza City Brigade. He plays a critical role in the organization’s military strategies, overseeing multiple battalions, including the Nukhba unit responsible for the October 7 attacks. Al-Haddad is known for his tactical acumen and has survived several assassination attempts, although he has faced personal tragedy with the deaths of his sons during the conflict.