Overnight, an IDF aircraft struck Zachariah Abu Ma’amar, a senior member of the Hamas terrorist organization’s political bureau and head of its office for internal relations. He was a senior Hamas decision-maker and coordinator between terror groups in the Gaza Strip, writes israelnationalnews.com.

Abu Ma’amar was part of Hamas’ senior forum, involved in the organization’s decision-making and the planning of numerous terror activities against the State of Israel.

“Abu Ma’amar was known as a confidant to Yahya Sinwar, incited against Israel, and acted to endanger Israeli civilians”, - the IDF stated.

In addition, Hamas Economy Minister Jawad Abu Shamala also was killed in an airstrike.

The security establishment emphasized that as part of his role, Abu Shamala managed the organization"s finances and earmarked the funds for financing and directing terrorism inside and outside the Gaza Strip.

He also previously held security positions in the terrorist organization and as part of his role led several operations aimed at harming citizens in the State of Israel.

Israel has declared war on Hamas following the massacre of over 900 people by Hamas terrorists on Saturday morning.