To remove an immediate threat: The IDF attacked a Hamas terrorist organization commander who planned to carry out terror attacks. The IDF attacked a commander from the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization a short time ago.

The strike was carried out to remove the threat. The terrorist who was attacked was hiding adjacent to the “Shuhada Al-Aqsa” hospital complex. This is another example of Hamas‘s cynical use of humanitarian infrastructure and Hamas’s systematic embedding in medical facilities, for the purpose of promoting and carrying out terrorist activity. Prior to the strike, measures were taken to minimize harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial observations. IDF forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.