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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Senior Hamas Commander Involved in Hostage Holding and Terror Planning
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
The IDF and Shin Bet killed Anas Hamdan, a senior Hamas commander involved in hostage holding and terror planning, in Khan Yunis on July 16, 2026.
- 01IDF and Shin Bet killed Hamas commander Anas Hamdan in Khan Yunis on July 16, 2026.
- 02Hamdan was a close aide to senior Hamas leaders Mohammed Deif and Raed Salama.
- 03He was involved in holding Israeli hostages and documenting their release ceremonies.
- 04Hamdan trained militants and planned terror attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.
- 05His killing was deemed a significant closure related to the October 7 massacre planning.
- 06IDF Southern Command continues operations to eliminate immediate threats in Gaza.
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N12Center · HebrewJul 17, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Senior Hamas Commander Involved in Hostage Holding and Terror Planning
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 17, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Key Hamas Commander Holding Israeli Hostages in Gaza
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