Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Israel Says Hamas Commander Behind Sufa Attack Eliminated
Israel said its military killed a Hamas commander named Muhammad Mahmoud Marshad Al-Qadi.
Israel says he led an attack on the Sufa outpost on October 7.
It also says he helped keep hostages in captivity in the Rafah area.
The military accused him of training fighters and preparing more attacks.
Separately, Israeli troops carried out a 48-hour operation near Nablus in the West Bank.
They said they destroyed more than 30 machines used to make weapons.
They also seized guns and ammunition.
More than 10 people suspected of terrorism were arrested, according to Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces said it eliminated Hamas commander Muhammad Mahmoud Marshad Al-Qadi.
The IDF said Al-Qadi led the October 7 infiltration of the Sufa outpost.
Israel said he helped hold hostages in Hamas captivity in the Rafah area during the war.
The IDF said Al-Qadi trained fighters, rebuilt Hamas's operational capabilities, and planned further attacks.
In a separate 48-hour operation near Nablus, troops destroyed more than 30 weapons-production machines and arrested over 10 suspects.
- Who
- The Israel Defense Forces, Hamas commander Muhammad Mahmoud Marshad Al-Qadi, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- What
- Israel said it eliminated Al-Qadi and separately conducted an operation that uncovered weapons-production equipment and arrested suspected terrorists.
- When
- The announcement was made Friday; the separate counterterrorism operation lasted 48 hours.
- Where
- The reported killing involved the Sufa outpost and the Rafah area; the weapons operation took place near Nablus in Samaria, in the West Bank.
- Why
- The IDF said Al-Qadi was targeted because he posed an immediate threat to Israeli forces and civilians, while the second operation aimed to disrupt terrorism and illegal weapons production.
- Reported target
- Muhammad Mahmoud Marshad Al-Qadi, described by Israel as a Hamas Nukhba commander.
- Role alleged by Israel
- The IDF said Al-Qadi led the October 7 infiltration of the Sufa outpost.
- Hostage-related allegation
- Israel said Al-Qadi played a central role in holding hostages in Hamas captivity in the Rafah area.
- Weapons operation duration
- 48 hours.
- Weapons equipment destroyed
- More than 30 machines used for illegal weapons production.
- Arrests
- More than 10 wanted individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism were apprehended.
- Additional seizures
- Concealed firearms, handguns, and large quantities of ammunition.