IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman:

To remove a threat: the IDF eliminated a platoon commander

in organization Hamas

The IDF attacked yesterday (Wednesday) in the Gaza City area and killed Amar Mahmoud Humed Sharafi, commander of a department in the military wing of organization Hamas.

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

Before the attack, steps were taken to reduce the chance of harming civilians, including the use of precision weaponry and aerial observations.

IDF forces under the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to act to remove an immediate threat.