The IDF eliminated Muhammad Khalil Muhammad Aslam, a Nukhba platoon commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), in a precision aerial strike in Khan Yunis on Monday. Aslam commanded a terrorist cell that abducted Israeli civilians during the October 7 massacre and recently advanced attacks against Israeli forces and civilians, the military said.
The IDF confirmed on Tuesday that it eliminated Muhammad Khalil Muhammad Aslam, a Nukhba platoon commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), in a precision strike in Khan Yunis on Monday. According to the military, Aslam commanded a terrorist cell that participated in the abduction of Israeli civilians during the October 7 massacre and has been advancing attacks targeting Israeli forces and civilians in recent months. The IDF characterized him as an immediate threat and said the strike was precise.
The elimination is the latest in a series of IDF operations targeting Nukhba commanders involved in the October 7 attack. The Zioneer has previously reported on the elimination of PIJ Nukhba commanders such as Ali Qaid Mohammed Stitan and Talal Jaber Muhammad Abd al-Al, as well as Hamas Nukhba commanders including Sakr Abu Karim. The IDF stated that its troops remain deployed in the area under the ceasefire agreement and will continue to act to remove any immediate threats.
3 developments
- StrongIDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba platoon commander who led Oct. 7 abduction cell in Khan Younis
- StrongIDF confirms killing of Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander in Khan Younis
- StrongIDF kills Hamas cell commander who took part in October 7 abduction of three from Nir Oz
- StrongAir Force eliminates Islamic Jihad squad commander who took part in Oct. 7 massacre
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