Israeli defense and security officials have announced the killing of the head of Hamas's aerial array, Asem Abu Rakaba, in a recent airstrike. According to reports, Rakaba was responsible for overseeing the use of paragliders and drones in the October 7 attack on Israel. It is believed that drones were used to disable Israel's security systems, while some Hamas fighters entered Israel using paragliders to bypass the barrier fences. The Israeli statement claims that Rakaba played a key role in planning the attack, which resulted in casualties and the seizure of hostages in the communities surrounding the Gaza Strip. Footage of the airstrike has been shared on social media. The killing of Rakaba is seen as a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.