IDF forces eliminated terrorist Muhammad Naif Abu Shamleh, a commander of a Nukhba force in Hamas' military wing, in southern Khan Yunis on August 13. According to the IDF spokesperson, the terrorist infiltrated into Israeli territory and took part in the attempted raid on the Mars military post during the October 7 massacre. Throughout the war, the terrorist advanced numerous terror plans against IDF forces and the State of Israel as part of his role in the terrorist organization.