The IDF announced the death of two members of the elite unit of Hamas The IDF announced that it attacked and killed two members of the "elite" unit of Hamas. According to the IDF, one of those people infiltrated Kibbutz Niro during the October 7 attack and was responsible for the operational preparation of the elite unit's forces. The IDF claimed that the two men were recently involved in the preparation of attacks against Israeli civilians and military forces, and are working to restore Hamas' capabilities, contrary to the terms of the ceasefire. The IDF statement said that these two men were killed to eliminate the immediate threat to the Israeli forces.