IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Behind October 7th Kibbutz Sufa Attack

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency announced the elimination of a Hamas operative, Muhammad Mahmoud Marshed Al-Qadi, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Al-Qadi was identified as a commander in Hamas's Nukhba force and led the raid on Kibbutz Sufa during the October 7th attacks. He also participated in holding hostages in the Rafah area.

According to a joint statement from the IDF and Shin Bet spokespersons, Al-Qadi commanded the Nukhba company that infiltrated Kibbutz Sufa on October 7th. Throughout the war, he was involved in holding hostages and recently led training for Hamas operatives, working to restore the organization's capabilities. He also advanced terror plans against IDF forces and Israeli civilians, systematically violating ceasefire agreements.

The strike aimed to neutralize the threat posed by Al-Qadi. IDF forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area and will continue operations to eliminate immediate threats. The article also briefly mentions other recent operations, including the capture of a senior Hamas security official in western Gaza and the elimination of another Hamas operative, Talal Mustafa Saleh Badawi, who was involved in advancing terror plans.