The IDF Spokesperson confirmed Friday that a terrorist involved in the kidnapping of Avinatan Or and Noa Argamani was eliminated in an airstrike, saying he posed an immediate threat to forces. The announcement follows a report moments earlier that a kidnapper had been eliminated. No details on the operative's identity or the location of the strike were released.
The IDF Spokesperson confirmed Friday the elimination of a terrorist who participated in the kidnapping of Avinatan Or and Noa Argamani, stating that the operative posed an immediate threat to Israeli forces and was struck from the air. The confirmation follows a report from minutes earlier that a kidnapper had been eliminated; the IDF statement provides official details. The terrorist's identity and the location of the operation have not been disclosed. The elimination is part of the continued campaign against operatives involved in the October 7 massacre and hostage-taking. As The Zioneer reported earlier Friday, the initial report of a kidnapper elimination was circulating. The IDF confirmation adds official weight and specifies the airstrike method.
4 developments
- StrongIDF eliminates Kataeb al-Mujahideen commander who took part in Oct. 7 abductions of Argamani, Or, directed Rinthalak abduction
- StrongIDF eliminates terrorist who participated in October 7 abduction of three soldiers
- StrongIDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist who held hostage Omer Shem Tov
- StrongIDF confirms elimination of second Nukhba commander who abducted Yagil Yaakov on October 7
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