IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that it struck a commander of the Hamas military wing in the Deir al-Balah area. According to the IDF, the individual was planning attacks against Israeli troops and civilians and was hiding within the compound of the Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital. The IDF described the incident as a systematic violation of the ceasefire by Hamas, citing the group's use of humanitarian infrastructure for terrorist activities. The IDF spokesperson emphasized that steps were taken to mitigate risks to civilians prior to the strike, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. The military noted that on August 27, 2026, a warning was issued to medical authorities in the Gaza Strip regarding the cessation of the use of medical facilities for military purposes. IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area and stated they will continue to operate to neutralize immediate threats.