The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and intelligence agency ‘Shin Bet’ (ISA), in a joint mission, have eliminated Muhammad Issam Hassan Al-Habil, a top commander of a Hamas operating cell. Al-Habil was a key part of Hamas’s military activities and the Israeli army had been hunting him for a long time.
Retribution for the murder of Corporal Noa Marciano
According to Israel, this operation was not just a military attack but also ‘justice’. The slain terrorist Al-Habil was directly involved in the conspiracy to murder IDF female soldier Corporal Noa Marciano. Noa was taken hostage and later murdered, avenged by Israel through this successful strike.
Great coordination of security agencies
This action is considered an excellent example of technology and ground intelligence. Based on precise information from ‘Shin Bet’, the IDF targeted Al-Habil’s hideout, dealing another severe blow to the Hamas network.
Main conspirator of October 7: According to the army, the slain commander Al-Habil was not only the head of an operating cell, but he was also among the masterminds of the horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Abduction of Noa Marciano: Al-Habil was the same terrorist who led the attack on the Nahal Oz military post. During this, Israeli soldier Noa Marciano was kidnapped and taken to Gaza.
Outrage and Justice: After the confirmation of Noa’s death, there was a wave of grief and anger across Israel. By carrying out this operation, the IDF has sent a message that settling the score for the cruelty inflicted on their soldiers and citizens is their priority.
Double strike in Shati Camp
On February 4, the Israeli Air Force carried out a precise airstrike targeting the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. In this operation, not only was Hamas commander Al-Habil killed, but Islamic Jihad (PIJ) top commander Ali Raziana was also eliminated. Raziana was conducting terrorist activities in the Northern Gaza Brigade.
Reason for attack and precise intelligence
According to Israel, this operation was the result of an immediate provocation and long-standing surveillance:
Attack on Reserve Officer: Recently, there was firing on an Israeli reserve officer, in which he was seriously injured. After this incident, Al-Habil came prominently on the army’s radar. The fall of two big figures of Hamas and Islamic Jihad in a single attack is considered a major achievement of the Israeli intelligence system.
Who was Noa Marciano?
The story of Noa Marciano is one of the most tragic chapters of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Key information about her is as follows:
Role and Age: Noa Marciano was only 19 years old and was deployed as an observer (surveillance soldier) in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). During the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, she was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz (Nahal Oz) military post and taken to Gaza. She was among several women who were taken hostage. The IDF claims that Noa was held captive in Gaza’s Shifa Hospital. Based on captured terrorists and intelligence, it was revealed that Hamas commander Al-Habil was involved in the conspiracy to murder her.
