Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa was a senior figure in Hamas’ military wing and was considered one of the founders of the terrorist organization. His current role was Head of Combat Support Headquarters in Hamas’ military wing.

In the past, Issa led Hamas’ force-buildup efforts in the Gaza Strip. He was one of the founders of its military wing, served as Head of the Training Headquarters, and was a member of Hamas’ General Security Council.

More recently, Issa played a significant role in the planning and execution of the brutal October 7th massacre.