IDF, Shin Bet Kill Hamas's propaganda hostage video producer

Mahmad Salah Mohammad Bardawil served as Hamas's propaganda and psychological warfare operative.

 IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of Hamas terrorist Mahmad Salah Mohammad Bardawil, April 4, 2025 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of Hamas terrorist Mahmad Salah Mohammad Bardawil, April 4, 2025
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) announced the elimination of Hamas terrorist Mahmad Salah Mohammad Bardawil on Friday.

Bardawil served as Hamas's propaganda and psychological warfare operative and was a central figure in its propaganda apparatus. He was killed during an operation this week.

He also took part in filming hostages for propaganda videos.

IDF, Shin Bet strike Gaza city

The IDF and Shin Bet strike an area of Gaza city on Thursday killing Hamas terrorist Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, they announced in a joint statement on Friday.

 IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of Hamas terrorist Mahmad Salah Mohammad Bardawil, April 4, 2025 (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of Hamas terrorist Mahmad Salah Mohammad Bardawil, April 4, 2025 (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Khudari was a key member in Hamas's financial facilitator as the money exchanger. He was the head of the 'Al Wefaq Co.' fund and was directly involved in funneling money to terrorist entities.

IDF, Shin Bet kill terrorists

The IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of three senior Hamas officials on last week Sunday.

One terrorist was in Hamas's political bureau and was killed in a strike in southern Gaza.

He headed the terror group's planning and development office, the IDF noted, adding that in the framework of his role, the terrorist led Hamas's strategic and military planning.