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IDF Kills Hamas Terrorist Involved in Kidnapping of Colonel Asaf Hamami in Gaza
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 6 hours ago
What happened
The IDF killed Hamas terrorist Hassam Shaafi in Gaza, who was involved in the 2021 kidnapping and killing of Colonel Asaf Hamami and his soldiers. This operation marks a significant closure for the IDF, achieved through detailed intelligence work, and continues efforts to target all members of the Hamas cell responsible for the attack.
- 01IDF killed Hamas terrorist Hassam Shaafi involved in Colonel Hamami's 2021 kidnapping.
- 02Shaafi was part of Hamas's East Khan Younis Battalion and posed ongoing threats to IDF forces.
- 03The operation was enabled by extensive intelligence and fire control coordination in Gaza.
- 04Retired Lt. Col. Yehonatan Lazar described the killing as an emotional closure after years of searching.
- 05IDF continues efforts to locate and eliminate all members of the Hamas cell from the Nirim attack.
- 06Hamami's legacy motivates troops now operating in Lebanon after two years in Gaza.
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