IDF Kills Hamas Weapons Production Commander in Gaza Strip

According to reports in Israel, the operative took part in the October 7 massacre and was eliminated in northern Gaza alongside an Islamic Jihad militant in Khan Yunis.

The Israel Defense Forces has killed a commander in Hamas's weapons production headquarters who took part in the October 7 terror attacks, news website JDN and The Jerusalem Post reported. According to the reports, the operative—identified as Al-Khalek Hala or Muhammad Hala—was involved in arms manufacturing and military buildup, and was killed in the northern Gaza Strip.

JDN further reported that in a separate strike in Khan Yunis, an Islamic Jihad militant was eliminated, while two other operatives involved in weapons smuggling were killed the previous day.

Further details regarding the identities of the other operatives and the circumstances of the strikes have not yet been released.