Documentation of the attack in the Gaza Strip from the Mansion neighborhood in Sderot (Mendi Sharon)
On Tuesday night, the IDF eliminated three senior Islamic Jihad commanders and announced the launch of Operation Shield and Arrow. The most senior of those killed was Khalil Bahtini, commander of the northern region of the terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip. Bhitini was the senior operational commander in the organization and the person behind the shooting at the Gaza Strip last month. According to the IDF, he planned another shooting in the near future.
Among other things, Bhitini was responsible for approving and carrying out all terrorist attacks from the northern Gaza Strip, and was involved in directing and planning terrorist attacks in Israel's home front. He was also a member of the Jihad's Military Council and had direct contact with senior officials in the organization's political bureau.
Khalil Bahtini, senior Islamic Jihad operative killed in the Gaza Strip. May 9, 2023 (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
The second commander killed in the attack was Tareq Izz al-Din, who was in charge of the organization's connection in Gaza with the organization's terrorists in Judea and Samaria. The 49-year-old, originally from Arabeh in Samaria, was responsible for directing Islamic Jihad activities in Judea and Samaria and planned and promoted terrorist attacks.
Also killed at the beginning of the operation was Jahad Inam, one of the senior and veteran operatives of the terrorist organization, who served as secretary of the organization's military council. Inam, who was also responsible for coordinating and transferring funds and weapons between the organization and Hamas, previously held several key positions, including head of the southern region.
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Jahad Ghannam, senior Islamic Jihad operative killed in the Gaza Strip. May 9, 2023 (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Tareq Izz al-Din, senior Islamic Jihad operative killed in the Gaza Strip. May 9, 2023 (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
Following the shooting, a special situation was declared in many communities in the south, and residents were instructed to remain near protected areas. According to Home Front Command directives, in the Gaza envelope, western Lachish, western Negev, Lachish and central Negev, gatherings of more than ten people in open areas and more than 4 in closed buildings were prohibited. The studies, which in most frameworks were not planned to take place anyway, will not take place in any framework. However, residents can hold activities at their workplace, as long as it is possible to reach a protected area at the required time.
In addition, several major roads in the south were closed, including Highway 34, from Zikim Junction to Netiv Ha'asara, and Highway <>, from Yad Mordechai Junction to Nir Am Junction and many other arteries. In addition, train traffic between Ashkelon and Sderot was closed. Zikim Beach was closed to visitors.
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