IDF eliminates Hamas and Islamic Jihad commanders in Gaza

Senior figures behind weapons production and intelligence targeted in strikes.

By David Brummer, World Israel News

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) have eliminated several senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad commanders over the past two weeks.

These operatives were working to restore the terror groups’ military capabilities in Gaza.

On Saturday night, the military confirmed that the strikes relied on precise intelligence from the IDF and the Shin Bet.

The targeted individuals were involved in weapons production, military intelligence, and terrorism financing, according to Israel National News.

Among the dead is Muhammad Abu Awwad, a senior terrorist in Hamas’ Weapons Production Headquarters.

He was responsible for developing precision missiles and oversaw technical control within the department.

Three other section commanders from the same unit were killed: Bilal Abu Shikha, Tayseer Shareem, and Mustafa Dababesh, the latter serving as the unit’s deputy head.

Additionally, Mundhir Salami, who commanded a production site, was eliminated. Salami contributed significantly to Hamas’ weapons manufacturing efforts in Gaza.

The IDF also struck Hamas’ Military Intelligence Unit, killing Bilal Musallam, a section commander, and Ahmad Abu Shamala, a squad commander.

This unit gathers intelligence to help Hamas maintain operational control in Gaza and facilitate attacks against Israel.

Financial operations were also targeted. Rabi‘ Mustafa Rabi‘ Sukhweil, a Hamas financial operative, was killed.

He was involved in transferring millions of dollars to fund the terrorist group’s military wing and its rebuilding efforts.

From the Islamic Jihad side, the IDF eliminated Muhammad Al-Bayouk, a senior figure in the group’s Weapons Production Apparatus.

The IDF emphasized that the Hamas Weapons Production Headquarters works to restore and expand the group’s arsenal.

Meanwhile, Hamas’ Military Intelligence Unit supports ongoing terrorist activities against Israel by collecting intelligence through various means.

The military stated:

“The IDF is acting to prevent the terrorist organizations’ attempts to reestablish their military capabilities. As part of this effort, the IDF is pursuing the commanders responsible for carrying out concrete actions aimed at rebuilding these terrorist organizations and will continue to operate to eliminate them.”

Since the war began, the IDF has focused on disrupting Hamas’ military capabilities, including targeting operatives involved in weapons manufacturing and strategic planning.

This latest round of targeted killings is part of Israel’s broader strategy to prevent Hamas and Islamic Jihad from regrouping and rearming in the Gaza Strip.