<p>Earlier today (Thursday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Nihad Riyad Abd al-Rahim Arouq, a platoon commander in Hamas’ Shati Battalion. The terrorist Nihad Riyad infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7 massacre.</p><p>Throughout the war, including in recent months, Nihad Riyad trained terrorists and attempted to advance terrorist attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.</p><p>The IDF noted that the terrorist posed a threat to IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip and was eliminated in a precise aerial strike.</p>  | Read More News from Israel