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Ongoing Story· Day 28

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Sniper Cell Leader in Khan Younis

2 developments

Now 14Security

Israeli Forces Kill Hamas Operatives Involved in Hostage Holdings

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Hebrew · 17 newsrooms covering

Israeli forces eliminated two Hamas operatives in Gaza this week, including a commander involved in holding three hostages: Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Matan Angrest. The strikes targeted Muhammad Mahsan Nimar Yazgi, a commander in the Shati Battalion, and Muhammad Fuzi Muhammad Awad Jamal, a terrorist in the Daraj Tufah Battalion. The IDF stated the operations were conducted to neutralize threats and are part of ongoing efforts against Hamas members involved in the October 7th attacks.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Israeli forces killed Hamas commander Muhammad Mahsan Nimar Yazgi, involved in holding three hostages.
  • Hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Matan Angrest were held by Hamas.
  • A second Hamas operative, Muhammad Fuzi Muhammad Awad Jamal, was killed in a separate strike.
  • The IDF stated the strikes neutralized operatives advancing terror plans and restoring Hamas capabilities.
  • The operations are part of ongoing efforts against Hamas members involved in the October 7th massacre.
Israeli Forces Kill Hamas Operatives Involved in Hostage Holdings
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Israeli forces have eliminated two Hamas operatives in Gaza, including a commander involved in holding three Israeli hostages. The operation, which took place earlier this week, targeted Muhammad Mahsan Nimar Yazgi, identified as a commander in Hamas's Shati Battalion. Yazgi was reportedly involved in the captivity of hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Matan Angrest.

In a separate strike in the Jabalia area, Israeli forces killed Muhammad Fuzi Muhammad Awad Jamal, a terrorist in the Daraj Tufah Battalion of Hamas's military wing. The IDF stated that these strikes were conducted from the air to neutralize threats posed by the operatives, who were allegedly advancing terror plans against Israeli forces and civilians and working to restore Hamas's capabilities.

The IDF Southern Command confirmed its forces are deployed in the area according to agreements and will continue to act to remove any immediate threats. The article notes that these actions are part of ongoing efforts to settle accounts with Hamas members who participated in the October 7th massacre and during the war.

Now 14Right · Jerusalem

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