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IDF Airstrikes Kill Three Hamas Operatives in Gaza

The IDF conducted airstrikes in northern Gaza over the weekend, eliminating three Hamas terrorists. The operations took place in the Daraj Tuffah and Jabalia areas. According to NEWSru Israel, the strikes occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

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IDF Airstrikes Kill Three Hamas Operatives in Gaza
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What happened

  1. 01The IDF conducted airstrikes in northern Gaza over the weekend, eliminating three Hamas terrorists.
  2. 02Abdallah Muhammad Khamis Jabber, a key figure in Hamas's weapons production, was killed in Daraj Tuffah.
  3. 03Magad Ahmed Mustafa Sabbagh, a Hamas squad commander, was also killed in the Daraj Tuffah area.
  4. 04Amer Bashir Muhammad Hourani, an operative in Hamas's engineering battalion, was killed in Jabalia.
  5. 05The IDF stated the three terrorists were advancing plans against Israeli forces and civilians.
  6. 06The military reported that the operatives were working to restore Hamas's military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
  7. 07The strikes were carried out from the air to neutralize the threats, and Southern Command forces remain deployed.

One of the eliminated terrorists was Abdallah Muhammad Khamis Jabber, who was involved in weapons production and played a significant role in Hamas's manufacturing headquarters. The second, Magad Ahmed Mustafa Sabbagh, was identified as a squad leader or combat cell commander within the organization's military wing. The third, Amer Bashir Muhammad Hourani, was an operative in Hamas's engineering battalion.

The IDF stated that the three terrorists had recently been working to advance terror plans against Israeli forces and civilians. They were also working to restore the organization's military capabilities, which the military cited as a systematic violation of the ceasefire agreement.

The strikes were carried out from the air to neutralize the threats. IDF Southern Command forces remain deployed in the area to ensure security and address further dangers.

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