Israeli forces killed Bahaa Baroud on Saturday, a commander in Hamas’s operations headquarters. The targeted strike aimed to remove an immediate threat to troops operating in Gaza and to Israeli civilians.
1+According to the IDF, Baroud spent the entire war—especially in recent months—planning and executing multiple terror operations. His activity focused on advancing deadly attacks against IDF soldiers operating in the Strip and against civilians in the immediate term, making him a high-priority target.
The strike was carried out using a precision airstrike, with significant measures taken to minimize harm to uninvolved civilians. The IDF emphasized it used precision munitions and advance aerial surveillance to ensure accuracy and prevent collateral damage as much as possible.
1+Israeli forces in Southern Command remain deployed across the area according to operational assessments. The IDF reiterated it will continue to act decisively with all available means to remove any immediate threat and ensure the security of Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers.