IDF: These 21 Islamic Jihad Terrorists Were Eliminated in Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet (ISA) have confirmed that 21 key commanders and operatives from the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization have been eliminated over the past six months as part of ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip.
In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) announced that a total of 21 senior Islamic Jihad terrorists have been eliminated in recent months. The announcement follows an intelligence analysis confirming the identities and roles of those targeted. The military stated that the operations, which have eliminated hundreds of terrorists from the organization, were a collaborative effort led by the Southern Command, in cooperation with the Intelligence Directorate and the Israeli Air Force.
The eliminated terrorists held key positions within the organization, representing a significant blow to its command structure and operational capabilities. The IDF and ISA identified several senior commanders who were targeted, including:
In addition to these commanders, the IDF and ISA also announced the elimination of operatives with specialized knowledge in weapons production, including Mansour Mahmoud Mohammad Salah, Ahmad Ziyad Qasem Qadi, Fuad Shaker Diab Ghanam, Khaled Mousa Ramadan Bana, and Saeed Samir Nimer Masharawi.
The military also targeted and eliminated several terrorists who had carried out attacks against IDF troops. This group included Ihab Bassam Yousef Abu al-Kheir, the head of a sniper squad, as well as two deputy sector commanders, Yousef Saleh Younes Kassab and Murad Nasser Mousa Abu Jarad.
The IDF concluded its statement by affirming that it will "continue to act decisively against all terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip."