The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Saturday morning that they had killed the head of the Hamas terrorist network in southern Syria.

The Israeli Air Force targeted Ahmad Muhammad Fahd, following intelligence gathered by the IDF.

Fahd was responsible for carrying out attacks against IDF troops and Israel from southern Syria, including firing projectiles towards the Golan Heights, according to the IDF.

He was eliminated while planning an “imminent” terror attack, the IDF stated.

The IDF emphasized that they are continuing their efforts to eliminate Hamas terrorists, regardless of their location.

The IDF also announced that they were calling up three reserve battalions for operational activities and to bolster defenses in the Central Command.

‘ Yonat Friling contributed to this report.