The IDF said Friday that two Hamas operatives killed in precise airstrikes on Wednesday were advancing attack plans against Israeli troops. The military identified them as Muhammad al-Abed, a supply officer involved in smuggling weapons and digging tunnels, and Ahmad Ma'in Muhammad Anqar, a commander. In a statement, the IDF justified the strike amid the ceasefire, noting that the operatives posed a threat to forces.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Friday, the IDF confirmed the elimination of the two operatives. In a subsequent statement, the military offered a detailed justification for the strike, emphasizing that both men were actively advancing attacks on Israeli forces. "The terrorists posed a threat to IDF troops and were eliminated in precise aerial strikes," the IDF said.
The strike occurred on Wednesday, during the ongoing ceasefire. The IDF has repeatedly carried out targeted operations against Hamas operatives who it says are violating the truce by planning attacks. The Zioneer has reported on similar strikes in recent weeks, including the elimination of a Hamas sniper cell commander and an Oct. 7 infiltrator in northern Gaza, and the killing of four operatives involved in anti-tank and sniper activity.
The identities of the two operatives killed Wednesday — supply officer Muhammad al-Abed and commander Ahmad Ma'in Muhammad Anqar — were confirmed by the military. Al-Abed was involved in smuggling weapons and digging tunnels, according to the IDF. The military said it took precautions to avoid civilian harm, using precision munitions.
2 developments
- StrongIDF confirms elimination of Hamas sniper commander and Oct. 7 infiltrator in Monday strikes
- StrongIDF reveals names of two Hamas operatives killed in Gaza last week, says they were plotting attacks on troops
- StrongIDF details elimination of senior Hamas smuggler and supply chief Muhammad Abu Fakher
- StrongIDF and Shin Bet eliminate Hamas platoon commander Adel Jihad Muhammad Asfour
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