The IDF and the Shin Bet eliminated the head of Hamas's air force in Gaza City, Nachal Al-Najar, on Tuesday, the military confirmed on Friday.
Al-Najar was head of both Hamas's Aerial Unit in Gaza City and head of Hamas' Aerial Defense Unit in Gaza.
Al-Najar had been responsible for planning the aerial infiltrations into Israel on October 7.
Since Hamas started the war, Al-Najar organized several attacks against IDF soldiers operating in central Gaza.
Al-Najar also promoted the use of explosive drone attacks against IDF troops.
October 7 massacre
On October 7, Hamas invaded southern Israel - breaking an existing ceasefire, and murdered some 1200 people. During the terror group's invasion, terrorists abducted some 250 people. Over 100 hostages remain in Hamas captivity.