The family of Mahmoud Biyari has lobbied the state to return their loved one, and has also sought to include him among the list of hostages still held by Hamas.
The strike was carried out using intelligence information provided by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the southern command.
Hamas continues to control most of Gaza, with the exception of the corridor along the Egyptian border and the Netzarim corridor.
This restrained circle ensures Sinwar’s needs and his ability to communicate with the Hamas leadership in Qatar, the officials reportedly said.
The IDF took preventive measures to mitigate harm to uninvolved civilians, enabling civilians to evacuate from the area on time, the military said.
Earlier in the afternoon in southern Gaza, the IDF announced that Nahal Brigade soldiers under the command of Division 162 identified a terrorist who launched an anti-tank missile at them in Rafah.
Hamas is now holding new training camps for its new recruits to replace the 14,000-16,000 of its fighters who the IDF has killed, The Post confirmed.