His elimination comes amid a series of recent Israeli strikes against Hamas commanders and October 7 terrorists.

'The IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and makes every effort to minimize such harm,' the military said.

'This is in contrast to the blood libel spread by the creators of the film NAZA against our heroic soldiers,' Katz said.

In his most recent role, he was responsible for directing the brigade’s terrorists and advancing attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.

The IDF said precautions were taken before the strike to reduce the risk of harm to civilians.

Among those held by Mushtaha were Tsachi Idan, who was killed in captivity, and Cpl. Noa Marciano, who was abducted from the Nahal Oz base and murdered in Gaza.

Under Ladawi, the apparatus gathered intelligence for Hamas leaders to support terror operations against Israel.

Abu Salem crossed into Israel during the Oct. 7 attack, participated in abducting Israeli civilians from their homes, and was involved in holding hostages in Gaza.

Both terrorists had recently been involved in advancing attacks against Israeli troops and were eliminated after being identified as immediate threats.

The IDF said both terrorists continued to advance attacks against Israeli forces and civilians throughout the war and in recent weeks.

Odeh was responsible for planning and coordinating Hamas infiltration routes and attack targets during the October 7 massacre.