IDF says it killed Hamas Nukhba commander in Gaza, claiming an October 7 role

Single source · Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories (approximate) · 2026-10-16 06:46 UTC

According to the Israeli military, as reported by The Jerusalem Post, it killed a Hamas operative in the Gaza Strip whom it says took part in the October 7 attacks. One version describes him as a Nukhba commander who infiltrated the Re'im base, while the other describes him only as an operative involved in October 7. No independent source has confirmed or denied the strike.

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Single source: 1 independent source.

Sources

• The Jerusalem Post, 2026-10-16 06:46 UTC
• The Jerusalem Post, 2026-10-16 15:19 UTC

First reported 2026-10-16 06:46 UTC; last updated 2026-10-16 15:24 UTC.

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