The Israeli military has announced the successful elimination of Muhammad Abd al-Aziz Abu Zubaida, described as the highest-ranking official of the Islamic State group in the Gaza Strip. The operation took place in the Al-Bureij area of central Gaza, utilizing aerial assets and intelligence coordination. Abu Zubaida was reportedly responsible for overseeing the group's activities and operations across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Sinai Peninsula. The military claims the organization has been involved in combat against its forces and in facilitating the movement of weapons and funding into Gaza.