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IDF, Shin Bet: Hamas Commander Eliminated Held Hostages

By Elisha Ben Kimon

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The IDF and Shin Bet reported that Nail Abu Abid, the recently eliminated commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade, was involved in holding Israeli hostages, including Lieutenant Hadar Goldin in 2014 and Staff Sergeant Nimrod Cohen during the current war.

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Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Nail Abu Abid was eliminated this week.
IDF and Shin Bet state he held Israeli hostages for years.
He was involved in holding Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014.
He also held Staff Sgt. Nimrod Cohen during the current war.
Cohen was held in underground infrastructure in Rafah.

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Nail Abu Abid was involved in the abduction and holding of IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians for years and during the war.per IDF and Shin Bet
Abu Abid was deputy commander of the Rafah Brigade and took part in holding Lieutenant Hadar Goldin of blessed memory in Hamas captivity.per IDF and Shin Bet
Throughout the war, Abu Abid took part in holding several hostages, including Staff Sergeant Nimrod Cohen inside an underground infrastructure in the Rafah area.per IDF and Shin Bet

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