IDF Kills Three Hamas Militants in 24 Hours, Maintains Policy Against Targeting Leadership
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated three Hamas militants within a single day, reaffirming that their operational policy remains unchanged. According to military sources, the IDF does not conduct preemptive strikes against Hamas leadership or engage in revenge operations, known as "Nili operations." Instead, the focus is strictly on neutralizing militants who pose an immediate threat to Israeli forces.
The recent killings included the targeted elimination of Hadifa Khawara, a Hamas platoon commander, and two others linked to planned terrorist activities against IDF troops in the Gaza Strip. One of the strikes was carried out by the Israeli Air Force in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, targeting a Hamas cell leader preparing imminent attacks on Israeli forces.
The IDF emphasized that these actions are defensive measures aimed solely at removing active threats. "We do not carry out operations to degrade Hamas capabilities or target command levels, nor do we conduct revenge operations," a military official stated. The strikes are part of ongoing efforts to prevent terrorist attacks against Israeli soldiers operating in Gaza.
This approach underscores the IDF's current operational limits despite the heightened tensions and recent militant activity in the Gaza Strip.
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