In a series of targeted airstrikes in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed the elimination of several high-ranking Hamas officials, including Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, deemed the mastermind behind the October 7 terror attack. Reports confirm the deaths of senior figures within Hamas, including its finance chief and military operatives who played critical roles in planning the assault. The IDF stated that these operations aim to dismantle the leadership responsible for orchestrating attacks against Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.