Israeli Officer C Details Gaza Terrorist Elimination Operations

An Israeli officer, identified only as C, who commands the fire control center for the Gaza Division, is responsible for a significant number of targeted killings of terrorists in Gaza over the past year. These operations have resulted in the elimination of over 700 militants, including senior figures from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Officer C described her role in an interview with Maariv, explaining that she often initiates the strike that eliminates a target. The pace of these operations averages two eliminations per day, with the Gaza Division, along with additional fire control centers from Division 99 and the Southern Command, conducting these strikes.

Officer C, who began her military career in the Artillery Corps, now oversees one of the IDF's most complex tasks in Gaza. Her responsibilities include identifying wanted individuals, confirming their involvement in terrorism, and executing strikes in a manner that minimizes harm to surrounding civilians. She stated that the IDF is actively countering Hamas's efforts to rearm and rebuild its terror infrastructure, targeting both commanders and lower-ranking operatives involved in force buildup, training, and weapons development. The process of identifying and eliminating targets is lengthy, involving extensive intelligence gathering and cross-referencing to ensure accuracy and minimize collateral damage. "Only when everyone is convinced that it is him, do we pull the trigger," she said.

She believes that the high frequency of eliminations, with dozens occurring in the past month alone, makes terrorists feel pursued, deterring them from carrying out attacks. "The target knows we are after him. From the air and the ground. They think four times before carrying out a terrorist attack plan," Officer C explained. Reflecting on the emotional toll of her role, she expressed strong belief in the mission, stating, "I truly believe that every day I operate, there is one less terrorist there and fewer terrorist plans that will harm forces and the country." She recalled her first elimination, which occurred on October 8th, the day after the Hamas massacre, targeting militants attempting to infiltrate Israel from Gaza.

Officer C also detailed the ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorists responsible for the atrocities of October 7th, noting that intelligence is often gathered from videos the militants themselves recorded. The IDF aims to make these individuals feel constantly hunted. She highlighted cooperation with the Shin Bet security agency in these operations. While some targets live away from civilian areas or have integrated into civilian life, the IDF intends to reach those who continue their terrorist activities. She affirmed that under international law, civilians cannot be attacked, and those involved in terrorism must be apprehended and brought to justice.