Joint statement to the IDF and Shin Bet spokesmen:

The IDF and the Shin Bet eliminated a commander in organization Hamas who was involved in holding hostages in captivity

The IDF and the Shin Bet attacked last week (Tuesday) in the northern Gaza Strip, and killed Muhammad Hamed Muhammad Gabain, a commander in the military wing of organization Hamas.

Throughout the war, was involved in keeping Ziv Berman, Eitan Mor, Liri Elbag, Agam Berger, Matan Engrest, Gali Berman, Amri Miren, Keith Segal and Alon Ehl in captivity by Hamas.

Lately, promoted terrorist acts against the IDF forces and the citizens of the State of Israel and worked to restore the capabilities of organization Hamas, while systematically violating the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated from the air in order to remove the threat he posed.

The security forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to work to remove any immediate threat.