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IDF Kills Two Hamas Operatives In Central Gaza, Says They Took Part In October 7 Attack
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
The IDF says it killed two Hamas operatives in central Gaza on Monday, including a sniper cell commander. It said both men participated in the October 7 attack and were recently working to rebuild Hamas and plan attacks against Israeli forces.
- 01The IDF killed two Hamas operatives in central Gaza on Monday.
- 02Both men participated in the October 7 massacre in Israel.
- 03One was Ahmed Abu Hien, head of a Hamas sniper cell.
- 04The army said they were rebuilding Hamas and threatening IDF forces.
- 05The strikes were described as precise and carried out on an immediate threat.
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Full coverage · 7 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
IDF Kills Two Hamas Operatives In Central Gaza, Says They Took Part In October 7 Attack
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
IDF Kills Hamas and Islamic Jihad Operatives Who Took Part in Oct. 7 Massacre
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Israel says it killed two Hamas militants who entered on October 7
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Israeli Forces Kill Two Hamas and Islamic Jihad Operatives Linked to Be’eri Massacre
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
IDF says it killed two militants in Gaza, including one linked to hostage captivity
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
IDF Kills Hamas and Islamic Jihad Operatives Linked to October 7 Attack
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