IDF Says It Killed Hamas Nukhba Commander Mazloum and Sniper Deiri in Northern Gaza

The IDF announced on Sunday, August 30, 2026 that it had killed Hani Abd al-Hai Fakhri Mazloum, described as a Hamas Nukhba Force company commander, and Hassan Zidan Hassan Deiri, described as a sniper, in northern Gaza. The military said both were 'trafficking and supplying weapons to Hamas terrorists' and had 'continued advancing attacks against Israeli troops and civilians and working to rebuild Hamas capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire.' IDF Southern Command forces conducted the strike using 'precise munitions and aerial surveillance' to minimize civilian harm, the military said. Hamas had not commented on the identifications at the time of reporting.