IDF eliminates Hamas commander in response to latest ceasefire violations
The IDF killed a senior Hamas commander who led an assault into Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre, in response to the latest ceasefire violation that saw an IDF soldier being severely injured in an ambush last night.
"The strike targeted the terrorist Bilal Abu Assi, a Hamas Nukhba Platoon Commander who led the infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz on the brutal October 7th massacre, during which dozens of civilians were abducted and murdered. The terrorist likely took part in holding deceased hostages captive throughout the war, and in addition, the terrorist led terror attacks against IDF troops throughout the war," the IDF said.
The military also noted it is "aware of the claim that several uninvolved civilians, including a medical staff member, were hit in the strike," noting that it took steps to mitigate harm to civilians as much as possible, including the use of surveillance and precise munitions."
"The IDF regrets any harm caused to uninvolved civilians," it said, adding it would "continue to operate against any attempts by the terror organizations in the Gaza Strip to execute terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, whilst mitigating harm to uninvolved civilians."
The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.
