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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the death of Taha Abu Nada, a key figure in Hamas’s Weapons Manufacturing Headquarters, following a targeted airstrike by the Israel Air Force (IAF). The strike, conducted on Saturday, was reportedly based on precise intelligence provided by the IDF’s Military Intelligence Directorate. Abu Nada was identified as a crucial operative responsible for the development and production of military ordnance and weaponry for Hamas.
This latest action is part of a broader operation by the IDF, which has intensified its efforts to dismantle Hamas’s infrastructure in Gaza. On Friday, the IDF launched a series of strikes aimed at eradicating terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City. These operations have resulted in the death of several Hamas members and the destruction of critical sites associated with the organization’s activities.
The targeting of Abu Nada follows the IDF’s June elimination of Muhammad Salah, another high-profile figure in Hamas’s Weapons Manufacturing Headquarters. Salah’s death was also a significant blow to the group’s operational capabilities.
In a related development, Israeli forces engaged in intense combat in the Rafah Governate’s Tel al-Sultan camp, located in southern Gaza. Over the course of Friday and Saturday morning, IDF troops reportedly engaged and killed dozens of Hamas fighters in close-quarters battles. During these engagements, numerous weapons, mortars, and explosives were confiscated from the area, underscoring the ongoing conflict’s intensity and the significant military presence required to address the security threats posed by Hamas.
This surge in military activity highlights the ongoing volatility in the region and the IDF’s commitment to disrupting Hamas’s operational capabilities.