IDF Eliminates Two Senior Hamas Commanders in Gaza Amid Ongoing Operations

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet announced the targeted killings of two senior Hamas commanders in Gaza as part of ongoing military operations. Ahmad Yahya Ibrahim Batsh, commander of Hamas's Nukhba unit, was killed in a precise strike in northern Gaza two days ago. Batsh was involved in planning terror attacks against IDF forces throughout the conflict, including recently.

Simultaneously, Hamuda Abu Daka, head of Hamas's military intelligence in southern Gaza, was eliminated yesterday. Abu Daka gathered intelligence on IDF troops to direct and execute terror operations, posing an immediate threat to Israeli soldiers in the area. These killings follow a series of recent IDF actions targeting senior Hamas leaders, including the killing of Fadi Da'mash, commander of Hamas's military training department, earlier this week.

Last week, the IDF also killed Mansour Shahtut, commander of Hamas's naval police in central Gaza, along with two other naval commanders. Additionally, several Hamas weapons depots were destroyed, eliminating anti-tank rockets, long guns, RPGs, body armor, and other combat equipment intended for attacks on Israeli forces and civilians.

Security officials emphasized that the eliminated militants represented an immediate danger to IDF troops deployed in the region. The strikes were carried out with precise intelligence coordination between Shin Bet and the Southern Command, with measures taken to minimize civilian harm. The IDF stated it will continue operations to neutralize threats and prevent further terror plans against Israeli forces.