Aswad operated as the terrorist organization's general security leader for Western Gaza, with the military describing him as a "significant source of knowledge" for the terror organization.
Numerous IDF officials had already slammed the decision to use tank fire on a hospital, as opposed to other precise targeting measures and operations.
Katz added that the IDF will also continue to protect the Druze in Syria.
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The arrests were carried out by the Ra'ah Unit in the Shai District, with the assistance of the Yehuda YASAM forces and IDF soldiers from the Etzion Brigade.
Syria accuses Israel of sending 60 soldiers to Mount Hermon, violating its sovereignty and escalating regional tensions. The incident comes amid ongoing US-mediated talks on southern Syria.
Israel has emphasized its commitment to adhering to the conditions presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"The shocking footage illustrates how the terrorist organization Hamas oppresses the population, abuses civilians, and uses unrestrained violence against people."
The arrests were made following intelligence received at around 7 p.m., which led to the deployment of police forces "Team Tequila," the Shin Bet's counterterrorism squad, N12 reported.
It is still far from clear when and if Netanyahu will finally give the order to move the operation forward on a large scale.
The decision, by IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth took place to achieve better security oversight of the area of Al-Mughayir, near Ramallah.
