The manhunt that dismantles Hamas's top brass: Behind the scenes of the elimination of the man dubbed 'breaker of the Generals' Plan'
The article reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the elimination of Izz al-Din Bik, commander of the northern Gaza Strip brigade in Hamas, on September 29, 2026. The first attempt failed a minute before impact due to concerns about deviation. Bik, who was responsible for holding 15 hostages, was eliminated as part of a chain of targeted killings in which three brigade commanders were eliminated within 18 days.
The article reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the elimination of Izz al-Din Bik (Abu Hamza), commander of the northern Gaza Strip brigade in Hamas's military wing, on September 29, 2026. The first attempt to eliminate him, about a week earlier, failed after a senior officer in the Southern Command, Colonel K., ordered all munitions to be diverted a minute before impact due to concerns about deviation and collateral damage. The second attempt succeeded, and Bik was eliminated along with his assistant Mohand Abu-Foul. The article describes Bik's background: born in 1981 in the Jabalia refugee camp, he joined Hamas during the Second Intifada, underwent training in Iran and Syria, was among the founders of the Nukhba unit, and commanded the West Jabalia battalion during Operations Cast Lead and Protective Edge. After the elimination of Ahmed Randor in November 2023, he was appointed commander of the northern brigade. According to IDF and Shin Bet statements, Bik was responsible for implementing the attack plan on October 7, 2023, personally raided Israeli territory, and commanded the raiding forces. He was also among those responsible for holding 15 Israeli hostages, both living and dead. His elimination was part of a chain of targeted killings in which three brigade commanders were eliminated within 18 days: Khan Yunis Brigade Commander al-Yazouri on September 11, Rafah Brigade Commander Naal Abu Obeid on September 15, and Bik himself. The article notes that 3 to 4 targeted killings against Hamas operatives are carried out daily.