The IDF and Israel Security Agency confirmed the elimination of Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative who infiltrated Israel on October 7, 2023, abducted civilians, and held them in captivity. The military said Abu Salem also attempted to carry out attacks against troops and civilians during the war. The Zioneer reported the same elimination earlier this morning; this update provides additional confirmation from the official announcement.
The IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) confirmed the elimination of Zaher Brahim Khalil Abu Salem, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7, 2023, massacre, abducted Israeli civilians, and held them in captivity. The precision aerial strike was carried out in the northern Gaza Strip. The military stated that Abu Salem also attempted to advance attacks against troops and civilians during the war.
As The Zioneer reported at 10:34 Jerusalem, the strike was conducted yesterday. This bulletin now carries the formal military confirmation of the same operation. The elimination continues the IDF and Shin Bet's campaign against perpetrators of the October 7 attacks and those involved in holding Israeli hostages in Gaza.
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