The IDF announced Monday that it killed a senior Hamas operative tied to the terror group’s weapons manufacturing network during an airstrike in central Gaza on Sunday.

According to the military, Mohammad Abu Mallouh was a leading member of Hamas’s weapons production headquarters and played a central role in providing technical expertise for the terrorists.

The IDF said Abu Mallouh continued producing weapons even during the ceasefire period, posing a danger to both Israeli civilians and troops operating in Gaza.

The military added that precautions were taken to reduce civilian casualties, including the use of precision-guided munitions and aerial monitoring.