The Israel Defense Forces announced Tuesday that it eliminated two Hamas Nukhba Force commanders during a precision strike in northern Gaza, thwarting operatives the military says were involved in planning future terrorist attacks.

Among those killed was Ali Shamlak, deputy commander of a Hamas Nukhba company. According to the IDF, Shamlakh was responsible for training Hamas terrorists and preparing them to carry out attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF forces operating in the Gaza Strip.

The military said the second Hamas commander, Nasser Louh, who was also targeted in the strike, played an operational role within the terror organization. Both were identified as active members of Hamas’ elite Nukhba Force.

The IDF said it will continue targeting Hamas terrorists and commanders throughout Gaza as operations against the terror group continue.