Overview

• Iyad Abu Yousef, identified as the deputy commander of Hamas’s Naval Police, was killed in a targeted strike in the Central Camps area.
• The IDF says the operation drew on intelligence from the Israeli Navy and the IDF Intelligence Directorate with real-time air support.
• Military statements describe Yousef as a participant in the October 7 assault who later planned ambushes and helped secure Hamas assets in Gaza.
• Israeli forces frame the strike as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots II focused on dismantling Hamas’s maritime infrastructure and leadership.
• The Navy highlights the 916th fleet’s role in the Gaza campaign, providing direct firepower and rapid operational backup across domains.