Izz ad-Din al-Haddad

Izz ad-Din al-Haddad has been prominent in the leadership of Hamas, specifically as the commander of the northern Gaza brigade and a member of the military council since 2023. He is known for surviving multiple assassination attempts and is expected to succeed Mohammed Sinwar as the head of Hamas's military wing. His responsibilities include overseeing significant military and civil infrastructure during ceasefire periods with Israel and managing the delivery of Israeli hostages. Al-Haddad has been careful to maintain a low public profile, reflecting the high stakes of his position.