IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas Terrorist Muhamad Qatmash

This article was originally titled "IDF Fighter Jets Neutralize Muhamad Qatmash, the Deputy Head of Hamas’ Artillery Array in Gaza"

Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

IDF fighter jets neutralized Muhamad Qatmash, the Deputy Head of Hamas' Artillery Array in the Gaza Strip, who was responsible for artillery operations in Hamas' Central Brigade in the Gaza Strip. He played a significant role in the planning and execution of fire directed at Israel from the Gaza Strip in previous rounds of fighting.

The IDF has continued to strike Hamas terror targets in the Gaza Strip since this morning, including the commander of a rocket-launching cell and a number of other terror operatives. In addition, a weapons manufacturing site and a Hamas military command center were struck.

Attached is footage of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://videoidf.azureedge.net/bd082909-5466-4f00-b201-a9e474630fc8

Attached is a video of a real-time strike on a Hamas terror operative near the security fence in the northern Gaza Strip: https://videoidf.azureedge.net/08a3d158-1e9c-4149-afea-3c49ba69afdb

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who was Muhamad Qatmash?
A: Muhamad Qatmash was identified as the Deputy Head of Hamas’ Artillery Array in the Gaza Strip.

Q: What role did Qatmash hold in Hamas?
A: He was responsible for artillery operations in Hamas’ Central Brigade in Gaza.

Q: What did the IDF say Qatmash was involved in?
A: He played a significant role in planning and executing fire directed at Israel in previous rounds of fighting.

Q: What additional targets were struck in Gaza?
A: The IDF stated that a rocket-launching cell commander, other operatives, a weapons manufacturing site, and a Hamas military command center were struck.

Q: What footage was attached to the announcement?
A: The announcement included footage of IDF strikes in Gaza and a real-time strike on a Hamas operative near the security fence in northern Gaza.