IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Shadi Barud

This article was originally titled "IDF & ISA Eliminate Hamas' Deputy Head of Intelligence Directorate Responsible for October 7 Massacre"

Joint IDF and ISA announcement: 
  
Based on precise IDF and ISA intelligence, IDF fighter jets struck the Deputy Head of the Hamas’ Intelligence Directorate, Shadi Barud.
 
In his previous role as the Head of the Fire Control Center in Hamas' Operations Unit, Barud planned the barbaric October 7th attacks together with Yahya Sinwar. Barud had previously served as Hamas' battalion commander in Khan Yunis and was responsible for planning numerous terror attacks against Israeli civilians.
 
Following this, Barud held several positions in Hamas' military intelligence, and was responsible for information security. Until today, he was responsible for intelligence relations for Hamas.
 
Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/475FSCt

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who was Shadi Barud?
A: Shadi Barud was identified as the Deputy Head of Hamas’ Intelligence Directorate.

Q: What role did Shadi Barud play in the October 7th attacks?
A: The IDF reported Barud planned the attacks together with Yahya Sinwar while serving as Head of the Fire Control Center in Hamas’ Operations Unit.

Q: What positions did Barud hold in Hamas?
A: He served as a battalion commander in Khan Yunis, held roles in Hamas military intelligence, and was responsible for information security and intelligence relations.

Q: How was Barud targeted?
A: The IDF reports fighter jets struck him based on precise intelligence from the IDF and ISA.

Q: What area was Barud previously active in?
A:  He previously served as a Hamas battalion commander in Khan Yunis.