JERUSALEM (VINnews)-The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated a terrorist who was attempting to smuggle military equipment into the territory in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

The IDF said it targeted Mustafa Oweisi, who had been active throughout the ongoing war smuggling weapons into Gaza. More recently, Oweisi tried to bring additional military equipment intended to help rebuild Hamas’ military wing, according to the military.

The equipment was designated for use by Hamas in both maritime and aerial operations, the IDF said.

Oweisi posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in the area, prompting an aerial strike to neutralize the danger, the military added.

IDF forces under Southern Command remain deployed in the region in line with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to act against any imminent threats, the statement said.

No further details on the strike’s location or additional casualties were immediately released.