Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the army and Shin Bet launched an attack on Saturday with the aim of eliminating Muhammad Al-Deif and Rafi Salama, indicating that Tel Aviv is verifying that they were targeted.

In a press conference held on Saturday, Netanyahu said, “The guest has his hands stained with the blood of many Israelis.”

He continued: "When the Shin Bet presented the plans to us last night, I wanted to know some details, and after I got answers that satisfied me, I blessed the operation and wished success for the army and the Shin Bet."

Netanyahu pointed out, "Operation Mawasi in Gaza will liberate the Middle East from these people. Such rare opportunities are available to us after important intelligence information."