IDF: The IDF eliminated a company commander who advanced terror attacks and took part in efforts to restore Hamas’ underground infrastructure Earlier today (Saturday), the IDF struck in the Deir al-Balah area and eliminated the terrorist Sharif al-Hasanat, a company commander in the Deir al-Balah Battalion in Hamas' military wing. Throughout the war, the terrorist took part in leading efforts to restore Hamas’ underground infrastructure. Recently, the terrorist continued to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. The terrorist posed an immediate threat to IDF troops and was eliminated in order to remove the threat. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.