The IDF and the Shin Bet eliminated one of the leaders of Hamas’s sniper operations in Beit Hanoun and a commander of the Nukhba force who participated on October 7; the operations of Divisions 99 and 162 continue in the center and south of the Gaza Strip.
Air Force aircraft, led by the Gaza Division, Intelligence Directorate, and Shin Bet, targeted and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Hassan Salami Alsawarka from the Hamas terror organization in the Beit Hanoun area. Alsawarka served as a commander in a squad of the Nukhba force and attacked border communities on October 7. Additionally, the terrorist was responsible for leading and coordinating sniper operations in the Beit Hanoun area and took part in terrorist activities against IDF forces.
After prolonged surveillance, Alsawarka was identified by fighters from Unit 414 and was eliminated in the Beit Hanoun area. Prior to the strike, measures were taken to prevent harm to civilians, and no civilians were harmed.
Forces from Division 99 continue to operate in the center of the Gaza Strip. In the last 24 hours, an Air Force fighter jet, along with Artillery Brigade 990, quickly closed in and destroyed a mortar position that had been firing at our forces. Forces from the multi-dimensional unit fired “Steel Stingers” at two terrorists who posed a threat to the unit.
Forces from Division 162 continue to operate in the Rafah area. In the last 24 hours, division forces eliminated several terrorists in face-to-face encounters. Additionally, the fighters conducted a number of targeted raids in areas where rocket launchers were found.
Attached is documentation from the elimination of terrorist Ahmad Hassan Salami Alsawarka: https://bit.ly/3VQyGHu
Attached is documentation from IDF operations in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3VzJgRY