OREANDA-NEWS The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in its Telegram channel announced the destruction of the commander of the naval forces (Navy) of the Palestinian Hamas group in the city of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. It is noted that the operation was conducted under the leadership of the IDF intelligence and the Shin Bet special services.

"Amar Abu Jalala was the commander of the Hamas naval forces and participated in the organization of several terrorist attacks at sea, which were prevented by the IDF," the report said.

Earlier, the official representative of the Israel Defense Forces, Daniel Hagari, said that the military of the Jewish state will remain in their positions in the Gaza Strip during the cease-fire organized during the agreement on the release of some of the hostages held in the enclave.