IDF announced killing of Hamas militant leader who planned an invasion into Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that they had killed the commander of a Hamas battalion, responsible for several deadly attacks on civilians and soldiers. Israel continued to target terrorist sites in the Gaza Strip and prepared for a possible ground offensive in the southern part of the enclave.

He had planned and directed terrorists to Israel on October 7. An IDF representative stated that the military killed the Hamas battalion commander, Shujaia, in an airstrike.

The army released a video of the strike that resulted in the commander's death.

Footage shows the strike on the commander of Hamas's Shujayya battalion, Wissam Farhat.https://t.co/KM31XvtKku pic.twitter.com/3wDLItvZW8

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"We are focused on continuing to dismantle Hamas, and on creating conditions for the return of additional hostages," said Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Halevi in comments provided by the IDF.

In recent days, the IDF has confirmed the deaths of several hostages held by Hamas, thanks to new intelligence and data obtained by the military.

War in Israel

On October 7, Hamas invaded Israel and began killing and kidnapping both military and civilian individuals. Israel declared Operation Iron Swords and started targeting terrorist locations in the Gaza Strip. Israel also halted the supply of electricity and water to the region.

Last week, Israel signed a temporary ceasefire agreement with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and released hostages. The first group of hostages held by Hamas was released on November 24.

For more details on Israel's agreements with Hamas and how long the conflict might last, refer to the article by RBK-Ukraine.

On December 1, Israel resumed military operations in the Gaza Strip, stating that Hamas had violated the terms of the ceasefire.