The IDF announced Sunday that it eliminated Salem Gamal Abd al-Rahman Abu Labad, a Hamas Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre. The strike was carried out on Saturday in the southern Gaza Strip using precision airstrikes.
The IDF confirmed Sunday the elimination of Salem Gamal Abd al-Rahman Abu Labad, a Hamas Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre. The strike occurred on Saturday in the southern Gaza Strip.
The military stated that Abu Labad was targeted in a precision airstrike and that he was actively advancing terror plots against Israeli forces. His role in the October 7 attack was highlighted in the announcement.
No further details on the operation were provided.
3 developments
- StrongIDF confirms elimination of Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7
- StrongIDF, Shin Bet confirm elimination of two Hamas commanders, including Oct. 7 Nukhba infiltrator
- StrongIDF kills Hamas cell commander who took part in October 7 abduction of three from Nir Oz
- StrongIDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated on Oct. 7 and looted an IDF vehicle
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