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In a significant operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) announced on Friday that they had successfully eliminated Majdi Aqilan, a senior Hamas commander responsible for the October 7th massacre at Kibbutz Nahal Oz.
Aqilan, who served as the deputy commander of Hamas‘ Shati Battalion, was killed as part of a week-long campaign targeting key figures within the Hamas unit.
Aqilan played a pivotal role in orchestrating the deadly attack on Nahal Oz, which resulted in a brutal slaughter that shocked the nation.
Since the massacre, he has been involved in several terrorist activities, particularly in northern and central Gaza, coordinating assaults on IDF troops. His elimination marks a significant blow to Hamas’ operational capabilities.
The joint IDF and Shin Bet statement confirmed that the airstrikes on Hamas’ Shati Battalion had also resulted in the deaths of other prominent terrorists, including Mamdouh Mehna and Ahmad Suwaidan.
Mehna, a senior figure in Hamas’ tunneling division, was responsible for directing the planning and construction of the group’s tunnel infrastructure, which has been integral to Hamas’ operations. He was also involved in the October 7th attack on Nahal Oz.
Ahmad Suwaidan, a company commander in the Shati Battalion, was another key figure targeted. Suwaidan had a direct role in taking Israeli civilians hostage during the October 7th assault, a heinous act that has drawn widespread condemnation.
The successful strikes against these individuals have dealt a serious blow to Hamas’ strategic operations in Gaza.
The elimination of these high-ranking members of Hamas is a part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to dismantle the organization’s infrastructure in Gaza.
The IDF’s operations have focused on key Hamas leaders and operatives who are directly responsible for the terror attacks against Israeli civilians and military personnel.
The attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz, which occurred during the early hours of October 7th, left a trail of destruction and tragedy.
The kibbutz, a peaceful community located near the Gaza border, became the site of one of the most horrific massacres in recent memory.
Survivors have described the attack as a slaughter that was difficult to comprehend, highlighting the devastating impact of Hamas’ violent tactics.
The recent military successes against Hamas in Gaza are expected to further escalate tensions in the region, with both sides bracing for continued conflict.
The IDF’s ongoing operations seek to neutralize Hamas’ leadership and prevent further attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers.
However, the humanitarian toll of the ongoing violence continues to rise, with calls for a ceasefire growing louder from international communities.
As the IDF and Shin Bet continue their efforts to dismantle Hamas’ operations in Gaza, the killing of key commanders like Aqilan and Mehna represents a significant step in weakening the terrorist group’s hold on the region.