The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated Mahmoud Said Tamar, a Nahmaba commander involved in the October 7 attacks, in a targeted assault in Deir al-Balah. The operation occurred during the reporting window of September 16th, 2025, between 7:32 AM and 7:46 AM UTC. This development was reported by a Telegram channel named "News before everyone in Telegram," which cited the IDF's action. Tamar is described as having participated in and commanded terrorists during the October 7th events. This targeted elimination comes amidst ongoing Israeli ground operations and air activity in Gaza City, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared yesterday as being at a "decisive stage." Previous reports from September 16th, 2025, indicated that over 370,000 people had evacuated Gaza City, with tens of thousands more departing overnight due to intensified Israeli ground operations and air activity. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported 428 deaths from famine and malnutrition in Gaza as of September 16th, 2025, including 146 children.
