The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that an airstrike targeted and killed Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini, a Hamas operative identified as a participant in the October 7, 2023, attack on the Re’im military base. According to the military's official statement, al-Husseini was not only involved in the initial assault but was currently engaged in efforts to restore Hamas’s operational capabilities.

The IDF claims that al-Husseini was actively planning and advancing new attacks against both Israeli military personnel and civilians at the time of his death. The strike is part of a broader ongoing campaign by the Israeli military to eliminate individuals they identify as key figures in the Hamas command structure. While the IDF has provided these details regarding al-Husseini’s role and current activities, there has been no immediate confirmation or statement from Hamas regarding his death or the specific claims made about his recent activities. The report relies entirely on information provided by the Israeli military, which remains the primary source for details concerning the strike and the individual's alleged history.