Israeli forces conducted airstrikes overnight Thursday, resulting in the death of a Hamas terrorist who was involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, as confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The militant, identified as Muhammad Hasham Zahedi Abu Al-Rus and affiliated with the Nukhba forces, was targeted for his alleged participation in the Nova Music Festival massacre.
The IDF reported that in a series of coordinated operations with the Israel Security Agency (ISA), the Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out strikes on around 50 terror targets in the Gaza Strip. These targets included Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, military compounds, weapons storage facilities, launch posts, weapons manufacturing sites, and observation posts.
Prior to the airstrikes, extensive precautions were taken to minimize harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure. These measures included the use of aerial surveillance, precision munitions, and enhanced intelligence gathering.
The IDF emphasized that Hamas, deemed a terrorist organization, continues to endanger civilian lives by using them as shields for their attacks against Israel, a violation of international law. The IDF reiterated its commitment to combating the threats posed by such terrorist entities.
