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IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Nukhba Operative Who Held Omer Shem Tov
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Hamas Nukhba operative Sabai Zaher Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna in northern Gaza over the weekend. Israel said he took part in the October 7 attack, helped hold Omer Shem Tov captive, and worked on terror plots during the war. In a separate strike, three armed Hamas operatives were also killed in northern Gaza.
- 01Abu Hasna was killed by the IDF and Shin Bet in northern Gaza.
- 02Israel said he helped hold Omer Shem Tov captive.
- 03He took part in the October 7 massacre, according to the statement.
- 04During the war, he planted explosives and pursued terror plans against Israeli forces.
- 05Three armed Hamas operatives were killed in a separate northern Gaza strike.
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Full coverage · 9 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 22, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Nukhba Operative Who Held Omer Shem Tov
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Israeli forces kill Hamas operative accused of holding Omer Shem Tov captive
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Israeli forces kill Nukhba operative who held Omer Shem Tov in Gaza captivity
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet say terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov captive was killed in Gaza
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Israel says it killed Hamas Nukhba operative tied to Omri Miran’s captivity
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas fighter linked to Omer Shem Tov release ceremony
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Israeli forces kill Hamas Nukhba operative involved in holding Omri Miran captive
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
IDF Kills Senior Hamas Operative Behind Explosives and Sniper Operations in Northern Gaza
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Israeli forces kill Islamic Jihad commander tied to Yagil Yaakov abduction
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Say They Killed Terrorist Involved in Yagil Yaakov Abduction
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas Nukhba commander involved in Oct. 7 kidnapping
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