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IDF Kills Gaza Terror Commander Who Held Israeli Hostage Rom Breslavski
How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
The IDF killed Mahmoud Fatair, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander who held Israeli hostage Rom Breslavski and planned attacks against Israel, during an operation in Gaza.
- 01IDF killed Mahmoud Fatair, PIJ Nukhba commander, in Deir al-Balah over the weekend.
- 02Fatair infiltrated Israel on October 7 and held Israeli Rom Breslavski captive.
- 03He appeared in PIJ uniform during a hostage handover ceremony with several Israeli captives.
- 04Fatair planned terrorist attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians.
- 05His killing was part of the sixth phase of Operation "Sky Gates" to remove threats to Israel.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
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 3, 2026
IDF Kills Gaza Terror Commander Who Held Israeli Hostage Rom Breslavski
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
IDF Kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander Involved in Hostage Abuse and Release Ceremonies
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
IDF Kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander Involved in October 7 Hostage Taking
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
IDF Kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander Mahmoud Fatair In West Bank Operation
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
IDF Kills Senior Islamic Jihad Commander Involved in October 7 Terror Attack and Hostage Abuse
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
IDF Kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander Involved in October 7 Attacks and Hostage Holding
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