Senior Hamas commander altered appearance to hide from IDF, Arabic spox. says

A photo that shows how Izzadine Haddad, the commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade, changed his appearance was found in a terror tunnel under Khan Yunis's European Hospital.

Izzadin Haddad, the commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade, appeared to have altered his appearance in an attempt to hide from the IDF, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee stated on Thursday.

Haddad is considered to be the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)'s most-wanted Hamas terrorist who remains in the Gaza Strip, given his role as their highest-ranking military commander remaining in the enclave.

The decision by the IDF to publish the image showing Haddad's seemingly altered appearance appears to convey a message to Hamas and is likely an attempt to gain intelligence regarding his whereabouts with the aim of eliminating him.

This photo was found in a terror tunnel under Khan Yunis's European Hospital, Adraee stated.

"The noticeable changes he made to his well-known face, as shown in the image, indicate his cowardice and choice to alter his external identity. It also shows that the false 'hunger' narrative that Hamas markets to the world apparently hasn't reached Haddad," Adraee continued.

"Haddad is the last survivor" of Hamas's terrorist leadership that "brought disaster to Gaza," Adraee added.

"Perhaps the shame stemming from the destruction Hamas brought caused him to significantly alter his appearance?" Adraee asked.

'How can he be called a hero?' Adraee asks

"He is trying to present himself as a hero to Gaza's public. What will the people of Gaza, living in tents and destroyed homes, think of this picture? Can someone who destroys the strip, hides fearfully in tunnels, and alters his appearance be called a hero?" he concluded.