Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Noa Marciano eliminated in Gaza

The IDF announced the elimination of Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, a Hamas commander, in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp on Wednesday. Al-Habil was killed in an airstrike following a Hamas attack that wounded IDF troops, violating the ceasefire agreement. The IDF and ISA identified al-Habil as the murderer of IDF soldier Noa Marciano, who was abducted from the Nahal Oz outpost during the October 7th massacre and later died while in Hamas captivity. Marciano's body was recovered by Israeli forces in November 2023. The IDF stated that the operation brings closure for Marciano's family and reiterated its commitment to pursuing those involved in the October 7th attacks and preventing future terror attacks.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Israeli forces struck Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 19 people, including women and children. The strikes occurred in Gaza City, and Israel stated they were in response to Hamas violating an agreement. In addition to the casualties in Gaza, a militant's gunfire wounded an Israeli soldier. The events took place amid ongoing tensions and conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the region. The deceased were mourned at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.