An Israel Defense Forces strike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday eliminated the head of intelligence in Hamas’s Khan Yunis Brigade, the army said on Thursday morning.

Muhammad Abu Shaleh “served as the intelligence officer for senior brigade officials and took part in planning the October 7, [2023], massacre,” according to the military. He was also said to have worked in recent months to rehabilitate the terrorist group’s capabilities, in violation of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

“The terrorist was targeted in a precise strike in order to remove an immediate threat to IDF troops. Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance,” the army said.