IDF Eliminates Two Hamas Operatives in Gaza City Airstrikes

The IDF announced that it eliminated two Hamas military wing operatives in separate airstrikes in Gaza City this week, who had recently operated against Israeli forces. In a strike on Wednesday, the IDF eliminated Hassan Mahmoud Siam, identified as a Hamas military commander. According to the IDF spokesperson, Siam participated in the October 7 raid into Israel and was involved during the war in holding hostages Amit Sussana, Keith Siegel, Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim.

In an additional strike carried out on Tuesday in Gaza City, Adham Sobhi Salim Ziyara, another Hamas military operative, was eliminated. According to the IDF, the two had recently been engaged in promoting actions against military forces and civilians, including shooting and planting explosives in the Yellow Line area.