To remove the threat: The IDF eliminated a commander in the operations headquarters of the Hamas terrorist organization who advanced terror plans against our forces. IDF forces in the Southern Command eliminated Bahaa’ yesterday (Saturday).

Throughout the war, and particularly in the recent period, Baroud planned and promoted numerous terror attacks by the Hamas terror organization against IDF forces operating in the Gaza Strip and Israeli civilians in the immediate timeframe. Baroud posed an immediate threat to IDF forces and was eliminated in a precise airstrike. Prior to the strike, measures were taken to minimize civilian harm, including the use of precision munitions and aerial observation. IDF forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area according to the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.