Israel Defense Forces Announce Elimination of Mastermind on October 7th

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that they have eliminated Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, a key figure in Hamas responsible for planning the October 7 attack. Al-Issa was one of the founders of Hamas’ military wing and played a significant role in training militants and coordinating attacks against Israel.

In a post on social media, the IDF stated that Al-Issa led the military build-up of Hamas and was instrumental in the planning of the recent massacre. He held the position of Head of Combat Support, where he advanced aerial and naval operations targeting Israeli civilians and military forces.

The operation to eliminate Al-Issa took place in the Sabra area of Gaza City. The IDF described him as a crucial source of knowledge within Hamas and one of the last senior terrorists in the Gaza Strip. His elimination is seen as part of a broader effort by Israeli forces to dismantle the leadership and operational capabilities of Hamas following the violent events of October 7.

The IDF emphasized their commitment to continuing operations aimed at locating and eliminating all individuals involved in the October 7 attack. They view this action as essential to ensuring the safety and security of Israeli citizens.

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