The IDF eliminated terrorist Bassem Muhammad Mushtaha, who was targeted in northern Gaza on July 30. According to the IDF Spokesperson, the terrorist served as a company commander in the Shati Battalion of Hamas's military wing. He infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7, and during the war took part in holding many hostages in captivity, including Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Uri Magidish, Naama Levy, Matan Angrest, Tsachi Idan and Sgt. Noa Marciano.