The IDF has published additional background on the Hamas deputy commander eliminated in Gaza City.

IAF eliminates Hamas terrorist Ra'ad Saad in targeted attack in Gaza City. Saad was considered Hamas' second-in-comand in Gaza.

<p>A joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz read: "In response to the detonation of a Hamas explosive device that wounded our forces today in the yellow zone of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the elimination of the terrorist Ra’ad Sa'ad, head of Hamas’ force-build-up directorate."</p><p>"Sa'ad was one of the architects of the October 7th massacre and had recently been involved in rebuilding the terror organization, planning and carrying out attacks against Israel, and reestablishing an offensive capability, in blatant violation of the ceasefire terms and Hamas’ commitments to respect President Trump’s plan.</p><p>"Instead of promoting demilitarization, he was working to rearm for acts of terror."</p><p>The statement stressed: "Anyone who raises a hand against Israel and harms IDF soldiers will have that hand cut off - whether in Gaza or anywhere else."</p><p>"On behalf of all Israeli citizens, the Prime Minister and Defense Minister wish a speedy recovery to our wounded fighters.</p>

US and Syrian soldiers injured after gunman opens fire near Palmyra, Syria; shooter eliminated.

IDF temporarily postpones planned strike in southern Lebanon, following request from Lebanese army.

During a final exercise held days before the October 7th massacre, Hamas's elite Nukhba unit rehearsed the kidnapping of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Terrorist who neared Gaza's yellow line is eliminated

Two IDF soldiers injured when explosive device detonates during operations to clear southern Gaza of terror infrastructure.