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Ra'ad Sa'ad
Palestinian Hamas commander (1972-2025) · Palestine · On the map · Activists · Died at 53
Ra'ad Sa'ad was a Palestinian militant and senior commander in the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. Sa'ad joined Hamas in 2005, where he helped to develop the group's military strategy.
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A typical day, 30 days to 15 October 2026
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While removed from his position as head of operations in 2021, Sa'ad was a major contributor to the initial attacks that lead to the Gaza war. After an initial failed assassination attempt in 2024, Israeli forces killed Sa'ad in a drone strike the following year.
Country
Palestine
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1972 to 2025 · aged 53
