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Ongoing Story· Day 40

IDF Kills Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Attacks

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Abductions

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Hebrew · 13 newsrooms covering

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Hamas Nukhba commander Hasham Gamal Muhammad Abu Galala in a targeted airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Abu Galala was a leader of the raid on the Kissufim post and participated in the October 7th abductions. He was also involved in planning terror attacks and rebuilding Hamas's capabilities. The IDF stated the strike removed an immediate threat and vowed to continue operations.

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  • IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Hamas Nukhba commander Hasham Gamal Muhammad Abu Galala in Gaza.
  • Abu Galala led the raid on the Kissufim military post and participated in Oct. 7 abductions.
  • The targeted airstrike occurred in the Khan Yunis area of southern Gaza.
  • He was involved in planning terror attacks and rebuilding Hamas's capabilities.
  • The IDF stated the strike neutralized an immediate threat to Israel.
IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Abductions
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency announced last week the successful aerial elimination of Hamas terrorist Hasham Gamal Muhammad Abu Galala. Abu Galala, identified as a commander in Hamas's Nukhba force, was a key leader in the raid on the Kissufim military post and participated in the abduction of Israelis during the October 7th massacre. He was killed in a targeted strike in the Khan Yunis area of southern Gaza.

According to the IDF and Shin Bet, Abu Galala was actively involved in advancing terrorist plans against Israeli forces and civilians throughout the ongoing conflict. Concurrently, he worked to rebuild the capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization, systematically violating the ceasefire. The IDF stated that the strike was carried out to neutralize the threat Abu Galala posed, and that forces under Southern Command will continue to operate against any immediate threats.

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