The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced a targeted strike on a Hamas operative inside Gaza’s Nasser Hospital compound.
In a post on X, the IDF stated, “A key Hamas terrorist who was operating from within the Nasser Hospital compound in Gaza was precisely struck. The strike was conducted following an extensive intelligence-gathering process and with precise munitions in order to mitigate harm to the surrounding environment as much as possible.”
The military accused Hamas of using civilian sites as cover, stating, “Hamas exploits civilian infrastructure while brutally endangering the Gazan population–cynically using an active hospital as a shelter for planning and executing murderous terrorist attacks in a direct violation of international law.”
Separately, the IDF confirmed the killing of two key Hamas commanders, writing, “ELIMINATED: Deputy commander of Hamas’ Gaza Brigade and the commander of Hamas’ Shejaiya Battalion.”
The IDF identified them as Ahmad Salman ‘Awj Shimali, “responsible for operations, planning Hamas’ offensive strategy, and building the brigade’s force in preparation for the brutal massacre on Oct 7,” and Jamil Omar Jamil Wadiya, “responsible for deploying the battalion’s forces against IDF troops and operated to restore and reorganise the battalion. He was involved in an attack in which Daniel Viflic, 16, was murdered.”
