Israeli Special Unit NILI Intensifies Hunt for Hamas Terrorists Behind October 7 Attack
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by N12 · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
Israel’s special joint unit NILI relentlessly targets Hamas operatives involved in the October 7 massacre, eliminating key commanders and expanding its reach to all participants, including those involved in hostage-taking. Utilizing advanced intelligence and field operations, NILI has accelerated its efforts since the recent ceasefire, systematically closing in on terrorists responsible for the attack and atrocities.
- 01Israel formed the special unit NILI after the October 7 Hamas attack to eliminate all involved terrorists.
- 02NILI has killed top Hamas leaders including Mohammed Deif and Yahya Sinwar.
- 03The unit targets everyone involved, from attackers to hostage holders and torturers.
- 04Thousands of suspects are tracked daily using advanced intelligence and field agents.
- 05The ceasefire in October allowed faster operations due to no hostages and better intelligence.
- 06NILI’s pursuit of terrorists is ongoing, with a systematic database and continuous updates.
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