The Israel Defense Forces killed a Hamas platoon commander who took part in the October 7, 2023 infiltration into Israel, according to a report by Channel 14. The military also eliminated additional terrorists as part of the ongoing operation in the Gaza Strip, the report said.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed today (Thursday) the elimination of a Hamas platoon commander who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7, 2023, massacre, in a precision strike in the northern Gaza Strip. The commander was identified as Nahad Riyad Abd al-Rahim Aruq, a platoon commander in the Shati battalion. The military said Aruq was involved in training terrorists and planning attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. The operation was first reported by Palestinian media around 11:03 Jerusalem, followed by IDF confirmation and identification within a short time span.
Initial reports emerged from Palestinian channels around 11:03 Jerusalem, naming the target as Nihad Riyad Aruk. Shortly thereafter, the IDF confirmed the elimination of a Hamas platoon commander who infiltrated on Oct. 7, and subsequently identified him as Nahad Riyad Abd al-Rahim Aruq. Israeli media outlet N12 also reported the strike, quoting the IDF's statement. The corroboration thus evolved from a single Palestinian channel to official IDF confirmation and multiple Israeli news outlets.
The Zioneer has reported on the IDF's systematic targeting of Hamas commanders in Gaza as part of the ongoing campaign to dismantle the group's military capabilities. On July 15, the IDF killed the head of the military security department for Hamas's Central Jabaliya Battalion. On July 10, the IDF announced the killing of 12 terrorists, including senior Hamas figures and a Nukhba cell commander from the Oct. 7 infiltration.
No further details on the exact location of the strike or the identities of other operatives eliminated in the same operation have been released. The IDF has not specified whether Aruq was targeted alone or as part of a larger operation.
5 developments
- DevelopingIDF announces elimination of Hamas platoon commander from Shati battalion who infiltrated on Oct. 7
- DevelopingIDF eliminates Hamas operative who infiltrated Israel on October 7
- StrongIDF eliminates Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander who infiltrated on Oct. 7
- StrongIDF eliminates Hamas Oct. 7 infiltrator who was rebuilding terror capabilities in Gaza
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