The IDF and Shin Bet addressed the elimination of Hamas military wing spokesman Abu Obeida, and in a joint statement said that "the operation was conducted in an inter-organizational manner from the Shin Bet operations center in collaboration with the Southern Command, and was made possible thanks to prior intelligence information collected by the Shin Bet and Military Intelligence that pointed to the hideout where the terrorist was staying." They added that Abu Obeida was among the last remaining senior officials of Hamas's military wing from before October 7, and in his role was responsible for coordinating between the political spokespersons and the military wing.