(A7) The IDF announced on Sunday that following IDF and ISA intelligence, an IDF fighter jet struck and killed Haitham Khuwajari, the Commander of Hamas’ Shati Battalion.

Under his command, Hamas terrorists carried out raids into Israeli territory on October 7th during the invasion and massacre in southern Israel.

The IDF and Shin Bet say they eliminated by airstrike Haytham Khuwajari, commander of Hamas’ Shati Battalion, in a joint operation.

Khuwajari commanded Hamas terrorists who raided southern Israel on October 7. He also oversaw security of Hamas activity at Shifa Hospital and… pic.twitter.com/gWf2KaCrzx

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Khuwajari also secured Hamas terrorist activity in the Shifa Hospital and was in command of Hamas’ forces fighting against IDF soldiers in the Shati area.

He was also responsible for carrying out numerous acts of terror against Israelis.