In one strike, the IDF eliminated Muhammad Kamel Musleh Qadih, a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who invaded Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.

Baraka participated in the kidnapping of several Israeli civilians during the October 7 massacre, including the late Alexander Dancyg from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Hamouda participated in planning the explosive attack that killed four members of a tank crew from the 52nd Battalion on Sept. 8, 2025.

'The time is approaching, and the IDF is prepared to carry out the mission,' Katz warned.

The terrorists had recently been working to advance attacks against Israeli troops and civilians while attempting to rebuild Hamas’ military capabilities in the Gaza Strip.

The commander was hiding adjacent to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital complex while working to rebuild Hamas’ capabilities.