The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that five terrorists who were involved in the October 7 massacre in Israel's Gaza border community of Mefalsim have been eliminated. The terrorists included commanders from Nukhba and Hamas, who were responsible for leading the murder and kidnapping in Mefalsim. The IDF stated that these individuals were at the forefront of Hamas's terrorist activities against IDF troops in northern Gaza. The strike was carried out by the Israel Air Force on terror infrastructure in Beit Lahiya, guided by intelligence information.