The Israel Defense Forces announced that the head of the Hamas Nukhba squad that infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim on October 7, 2023 has been eliminated. The statement follows the release of operational footage earlier today.
The IDF formally confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the Hamas Nukhba squad commander who led the October 7, 2023 infiltration of Kibbutz Nirim has been eliminated. The military issued a statement acknowledging the operation, following the release of footage earlier in the day. As The Zioneer reported at 13:22 Jerusalem time, the IDF released operational footage showing the strike.
The story unfolded Wednesday morning, beginning with initial reports at 09:45 Jerusalem time that the IDF had killed Muhammad Abu Taima in the southern Gaza Strip. The military then confirmed the elimination and identified the target as Mohammed Emad Alrahman Abu Taima, a Nukhba cell commander. In subsequent updates, the IDF said Abu Taima had commanded a cell that carried out ambushes against Israeli forces during the war and recently worked to maintain operatives' readiness and recruit new terrorists. The footage released at 13:22 provided visual documentation of the operation.
The elimination is part of an ongoing campaign by the IDF and Shin Bet to target Nukhba commanders who participated in the October 7 massacre. As The Zioneer has reported, the military has confirmed the deaths of several senior Nukhba operatives in recent weeks, including squad leaders who infiltrated Kibbutz Kisufim and looted an IDF vehicle. The IDF has stated that it will continue to pursue all terrorists involved in the attacks.
The military said steps were taken to mitigate civilian harm, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. No further details on the location or timing of the strike were provided.
8 developments
- DevelopingIDF eliminates senior Hamas commander involved in October 7 infiltration at Kisufim
- StrongIDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated on Oct. 7 and looted an IDF vehicle
- StrongIDF confirms elimination of second Nukhba commander who abducted Yagil Yaakov on October 7
- ConfirmedIDF eliminates Hamas training commander in northern Gaza strike
Source and signal
- Internal intake