IDF kills two Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders, one Hamas commander in precision strikes

The Israeli military announced Friday that it conducted precision strikes in the Gaza Strip, killing two Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders and one Hamas deputy company commander. The military identified the slain individuals as Qasslam Hassan Saleh and Sami Jamil Abu Dalal from Islamic Jihad, and Ubay Mamoun Saleh Farwana from Hamas.

According to the IDF, these commanders were actively planning to carry out imminent attacks targeting IDF troops operating in the vicinity of Gaza. The military stated that measures, including aerial surveillance and precise munitions, were employed to minimize civilian harm during the operation.

In a separate overnight operation, the IDF announced it had successfully struck and destroyed three Hamas weapons storage facilities located in the central Gaza Strip. These facilities reportedly contained a significant cache of military equipment, including launchers, mortar shells, RPGs, explosive devices, and firearms, all intended for use against Israeli forces and targets within Israel.