The IDF and Shin Bet announced Friday the elimination of Abd al-Rahim Kardi, a Hamas deputy cell commander who also served as a doctor at Shifa Hospital. Kardi infiltrated Israel on October 7, 2023, and was involved in holding hostage Romi Gonen and the body of Cpl. Noa Marciano after her murder, according to the military. He was killed in a precision airstrike in Gaza City on Thursday, after continuing to plan attacks against troops and civilians.
The IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) officially confirmed Friday evening the elimination of Abd al-Rahim Kardi, a deputy Hamas cell commander who also served as a doctor at Shifa Hospital. Kardi was killed in a precision airstrike in the Gaza City area on Thursday, according to the joint statement.
The first reports of the strike emerged Friday at 18:14 Jerusalem, when The Zioneer reported that the IDF and Shin Bet had struck near the al-Yarmouk stadium in Gaza City, killing a Hamas operative involved in holding hostage Romi Gonen and the body of Cpl. Noa Marciano. Subsequent updates within the same bulletin identified the operative as Abd al-Rahim Abd al-Hayy Yusuf Kardi, revealed his role as a doctor at Shifa Hospital, and detailed his involvement in the October 7 infiltration and the holding of the hostages. The official confirmation now provides a fuller picture, verifying that Kardi continued to advance terror plots against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, posing an immediate threat that led to the strike.
The elimination of Kardi follows a pattern of targeting Hamas operatives who exploited civilian institutions, including medical facilities, for terrorist activities. As The Zioneer has reported in previous coverage, the IDF has repeatedly documented the use of Shifa Hospital by Hamas for command and control, and the holding of hostages. Kardi's dual role as a doctor and a cell commander underscores this exploitation.
The IDF and Shin Bet reiterated their commitment to pursuing all those involved in the October 7 atrocities. The strike was carried out during the ongoing ceasefire, with the military stating that steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. No further details on the operation or potential civilian casualties were provided in the confirmation.
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