IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist responsible for weapons production, research and development
The IDF confirmed the death of Hamas terrorist Bashar Thabat on Sunday. He was killed in the Nuseirat area in the Gaza Strip on July 10.
Thabat was head of a department in the Development and Projects Division and in that role, was responsible for the research and development processes within Hamas's weapons production headquarters.
Troops in the 646th Brigade directed a wave of airstrikes on Beit Hanun Saturday night, targeting tunnels and above-ground sites used by terrorists. Troops on the ground killed several terrorists operating in the area.
The Israeli air force struck approximately 75 targets in the past day across the Gaza Strip.
The IDF's Division 98 destroyed terror infrastructure in the area of Gaza City. They also directed airstrikes on terrorist squads en route to attacking IDF troops, according to the military.
The IDF's 99th and 162nd divisions destroyed terror infrastructure in northern Gaza, and the IDF's 143rd division did the same in southern Gaza.
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