In a statement published on October 22, the Israeli military said Diab was killed to eliminate what it described as a threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Israel Accuses Group of Planning Attacks
The IDF described the Popular Resistance Committees as a terrorist organisation linked to Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
According to the military, members of the organisation participated in the October 7 attacks and carried out attacks against Israeli troops throughout the war.
IDF Alleges Ceasefire Violations
The Israeli military alleged that Diab had recently advanced plans for attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF personnel.
It also accused him of working to restore Hamas’ military capabilities, describing the activities as systematic violations of the ceasefire.
Military Says Killing Was Intended to Remove Threat
The IDF said Diab was eliminated to remove the threat he allegedly posed to Israeli civilians and military personnel.
The statement did not provide further details about the operation in which he was killed.
