Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

The IDF and ISA eliminated the commander of Hamas’ Shejaiya Battalion

Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF and ISA struck a command and control center, approximately a kilometer away from IDF troops operating in the area of Gaza City. Several Hamas terrorists operated from within the command center in order to plan and execute terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.

The terrorist Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil, commander of Hamas’ Shejaiya battalion, who commanded the infiltration into Nir Oz and took part in the attack during the murderous massacre of October 7th, was eliminated in the strike.
Throughout the war, he planned and executed terrorist attacks against IDF troops and operated to plant explosives and booby-trap combat zones.

In recent years, the terrorist held the position of a platoon commander in the battalion and was the head of Hamas’ tunnel operation. In his previous role, he was a Nukhba platoon commander and was involved in several terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

The terrorist assumed command of the Shejaiya battalion following the elimination of the previous commander Jamil Wadia, and his previous commander, Fahim Farhat.

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.

The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates international law while using civilian infrastructure, brutally exploiting the civilian population as a human shield for its terrorist activities.

The IDF and ISA will continue to operate against Hamas to protect the State of Israel.

Attached is a related infographic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC10042539466788898996554

IDF: IDF Preparations for Passover:

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, held a situational assessment ahead of Passover and emphasized the importance of maintaining readiness and vigilance to ensure that Israeli civilians can celebrate the holiday safely throughout the country.

As such, it was decided to raise the alert level and increase the presence of combat forces across the various sectors during Passover.
Additionally, the Chief of the General Staff reaffirmed the importance of preparedness and reinforced security measures for the protection of IDF bases during the holiday.

IDF: The IDF and ISA Reveal: 11 terrorists who infiltrated Israeli territory and took part in the October 7th massacre have been eliminated, including key operatives involved in the murder and abduction of Israeli civilians and soldiers

Attached is the full announcement: https://www.idf.il/284416