IDF confirms: Strike kills 4 senior Hamas terrorists in Jabaliya command center

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), in coordination with the Shin Bet (ISA), carried out a targeted airstrike on Wednesday against a Hamas command and control center in Jabaliya, a key hub for the terrorist organization’s operations in the area. Following a thorough intelligence assessment, the IDF confirmed the strike successfully eliminated four senior Hamas operatives, dealing a significant blow to the group’s leadership in northern Gaza. The operation underscores Israel’s ongoing efforts to dismantle Hamas’s infrastructure amid heightened tensions in the region.

Among those killed was Shadi Diab Abd Al-Hamid Falouji, a member of Hamas’s East Jabaliya Battalion, who had infiltrated Israel and taken part in the brutal October 7 massacre. The strike also took out Mohammed Sharif, a figure in Hamas’s General Security Apparatus, notorious for his role in the manipulative hostage release event involving Agam Berger. Additionally, Mohammed Hani Atiya Daour, the head of Hamas’s Rocket and Mortar Squad, and Mohammed Issa Mahmoud Askari, a member of both the Northern Brigade Rocket Unit and the General Security Apparatus, were confirmed dead. These individuals were pivotal in orchestrating attacks and maintaining Hamas’s grip on the area, making their elimination a critical strike against the organization’s capabilities.

The IDF emphasized that the operation was carefully planned to minimize civilian casualties, incorporating extensive measures such as aerial surveillance and additional intelligence gathering before the strike. This approach reflects Israel’s stated commitment to balancing military objectives with efforts to reduce collateral damage in densely populated Gaza. The Jabaliya command center, doubling as a meeting point for Hamas leaders, had been a strategic target due to its role in coordinating terrorist activities. By neutralizing these four high-ranking operatives, the IDF aims to disrupt Hamas’s ability to plan and execute further attacks, signaling a relentless pursuit of those responsible for the October 7 atrocities and subsequent violence. The strike marks another chapter in the ongoing conflict, with ripple effects likely to shape Hamas’s next moves.