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IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Doctor Holding Israeli Hostages in Gaza City Strike

How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Doctor Holding Israeli Hostages in Gaza City Strike
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By ב. ניסני

First reported by Walla · Jul 31, 2026

What happened

The IDF and Shin Bet killed Hamas deputy commander and Shifa Hospital doctor Abd al-Rahim Kardi in Gaza City. Kardi held Israeli hostages Romi Gonen and Noa Marziano and continued terrorist activities during the war. The strike is part of ongoing Israeli operations to neutralize threats in Gaza amid diplomatic efforts.

  • 01IDF and Shin Bet killed Hamas deputy commander and doctor Abd al-Rahim Kardi in Gaza City.
  • 02Kardi held Israeli hostages Romi Gonen and Noa Marziano during the October 7 conflict.
  • 03He continued planning attacks against Israeli forces and civilians throughout the war.
  • 04The strike was a precise aerial operation targeting a significant threat.
  • 05Earlier, IDF killed Ahmad Kafina, planner of the October 7 raid and kidnappings.
  • 06IDF Southern Command remains active in Gaza amid diplomatic developments.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsIsrael Defense Forces, Shin Bet, Hamas, Kataeb al-Mujahedin, IDF Southern Command, Peace Council for Gaza
PlacesGaza City, Shifa Hospital, Israel, Gaza

Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 1, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Doctor Holding Israeli Hostages in Gaza City Strike
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
IDF Kills Hamas Deputy Commander Who Held Israeli Hostages Including Romi Gonen
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 31, 2026
IDF Kills Hamas Terrorist Who Held Israeli Hostages in Gaza
N12Center · HebrewJul 31, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Deputy Cell Leader Who Held Israeli Hostages in Gaza
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Deputy Cell Leader Involved in Holding Israeli Hostages in Gaza
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Terrorist Who Held Israeli Hostages in Gaza
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 31, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Senior Hamas Terrorist Holding Israeli Hostages in Gaza
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 31, 2026
IDF and Shin Bet Kill Hamas Terrorist Linked to Hostages Romi Gonen and Noa Marziano
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 31, 2026
IDF Kills Hamas Terrorist Who Held Israeli Hostages Including Romi Gonen

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