Fear Grows for Family Bibas as Israel Celebrates Recent Hostage Releases

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the elimination of Abd al-Hadi Sabah, a prominent Hamas commander, in a drone strike in Gaza. Sabah led the Nukhba Platoon and was instrumental in the Kibbutz Nir Oz massacre during the October 7, 2023, attack, which resulted in over 1,200 Israeli fatalities and over 250 hostages taken.
The IDF reported that the targeted strike occurred in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, where Sabah operated from a shelter designated as a humanitarian area. The IDF's statement emphasized that Sabah orchestrated numerous attacks against Israeli forces and remained a significant threat.
Additionally, the IDF also reported the killing of Anas Muhammad Saadi Masri, commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's rocket unit, underlining the ongoing military operations aimed at neutralizing leaders involved in terrorist activities against Israel.
Since October 7, Israeli military efforts have led to the elimination of 14 Hamas operatives, indicating a broader offensive as part of its countermeasures against Hamas. The conflict has intensified, drawing international concern about the rising civilian death toll in Gaza, which has reportedly surpassed 45,000, amidst calls for a ceasefire.