IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas commander in southern Gaza airstrike

The IDF and ISA eliminated Adel Jihad Mohammad Asfour, a Hamas platoon commander, in an airstrike in southern Gaza on Tuesday. Asfour had advanced sniper and explosive device attacks against IDF forces throughout the war and recently attempted to rebuild Hamas capabilities while planning imminent attacks. The terrorist was killed in a precision aerial strike after steps were taken to mitigate civilian harm, including use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. IDF troops remain deployed in the area under the ceasefire agreement.