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IDF Kills Hamas Nukhba Commander Responsible for Re'im Camp Attack
The IDF eliminated Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini, a commander in the Hamas Nukhba force, in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Al-Husseini led the cell that infiltrated and attacked the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre.
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- 01The IDF eliminated Hamas Nukhba commander Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini in an airstrike in southern Gaza on Wednesday.
- 02Al-Husseini led the Nukhba cell that infiltrated and attacked the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre.
- 03The IDF stated that al-Husseini was actively planning new terror attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.
- 04Al-Husseini was accused of working to restore Hamas's military capabilities in violation of ceasefire agreements.
- 05The military utilized precision munitions and aerial surveillance during the strike to prevent civilian casualties.
- 06IDF Southern Command forces remain deployed in the area to neutralize any further immediate threats.
According to the IDF, al-Husseini was actively involved in planning new terror attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. He was also accused of working to restore the military capabilities of the Hamas terror organization, in systematic violation of ceasefire agreements.
The military stated that the aerial strike was carried out to remove an immediate threat. To mitigate civilian harm during the operation, the IDF utilized precision munitions and aerial surveillance, and Southern Command forces remain deployed in the area to counter further threats.
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