Six senior Hamas naval commanders, who played key roles in maritime attacks and were involved in planning the October 7 assault, have been killed in a series of Israeli operations in Gaza that began in mid-May.

The operations were carried out jointly by the Israeli Navy, the IDF Intelligence Directorate, Southern Command, and the Shin Bet security agency.

The eliminated commanders include:
• Ramzi Salah (northern Gaza)
• Jamal al-Baba (central Gaza)
• Ratab Abu Sahiban and his successor Ahmad Ali (Gaza City)
• Omar Abu Jalala (Khan Younis)
• Mohammed Qashta (Rafah)