The IDF and ISA Targeted the Islamic Jihad Terrorist Organization’s Commander of Military Operations in Gaza

The IDF and ISA targeted a senior operative of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, Ayeed Alhuseni, head of its operational department in Gaza in a hideout apartment. Alhuseni was a significant figure in leading the operational activity and military decision-making of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. An Islamic Jihad terrorist organization operative was also targeted. 

Over the last days, in addition to his position, Alhuseni replaced Khalil Bahitini, who was targeted during the first day of the operation, as the commander of military operations of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Gaza .

Alhuseni was responsible for the coordination with Islamic Jihad terrorist organization senior operatives, and was in direct contact with all Islamic Jihad forces in Gaza . Alhuseni was a key figure in the organization and was involved in all decisions regarding rocket launches and barrages toward Israel. As part of his position, he was also responsible for the recent barrages of rockets toward Israel.

Alhuseni held a key role in planning and advancing attacks against Israeli civilians, and was valuable to the organization’s military readiness.