The IDF on Saturday struck a Hamas military wing commander in the Deir al-Balah area, foiling his plans to carry out attacks against Israel.
"Recently, the terrorist advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, operating to rehabilitate the capabilities of the terrorist organization, in systematic violation of the ceasefire," the IDF said. "The strike was conducted in order to remove the threat posed."
The terrorist who was struck was hiding within the compound of the Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital. This is another example of Hamas’ cynical use of humanitarian infrastructure and its systematic embedding within medical facilities to advance and carry out terrorist activity.
The IDF emphasized, "Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance."
"On August 27, 2026, a warning was conveyed to medical authorities in the Gaza Strip regarding the cessation of the use of medical facilities for terrorist purposes. It was made clear that the IDF will act against any threat should such activity continue.
"IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat."