IDF: **The IDF eliminated a Hamas company commander who held numerous hostages in captivity**

The IDF now confirms the elimination of the terrrorist Muhammad Bassam Muhammad Mushtaha, who was struck two weeks ago in the northern Gaza Strip.

Muhammad Mushtaha served as a company commander in the Shati' Battalion in the Hamas terrorist organization׳s military wing.

The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre, and throughout the war took part in holding numerous hostages captive, including: Tsachi Idan, Corporal Noa Marciano, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Ori Megidish, Naama Levy, and Matan Angrerst.

Recently, the terrorist attempted to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and was subsequently eliminated in order to remove the threat.