Yesterday, the IDF and Shin Bet struck near the al-Yarmouk stadium in Gaza City, killing Abd al-Rahim Kardi, a deputy Hamas cell commander who also served as a doctor at Shifa Hospital. The military said 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. The strike was carried out as Kardi was planning attacks on troops and civilians, according to the IDF.
The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed the elimination of Abd al-Rahim Kardi, a deputy Hamas cell commander who also served as a doctor at Shifa Hospital, in a strike near the al-Yarmouk stadium in Gaza City on Thursday. Kardi infiltrated Israel during the October 7, 2023, massacre and was involved in holding hostage Romi Gonen and the body of Cpl. Noa Marciano after her murder, the military stated. Officials said the strike was carried out because Kardi was planning attacks on Israeli troops and civilians, justifying the operation during the ongoing ceasefire.
The initial announcement by the IDF and Shin Bet was published at 18:14 Jerusalem, identifying Kardi as a deputy cell commander. Subsequent updates within the same announcement added that he had served as a doctor at Shifa Hospital and had infiltrated Israel on October 7. The strike's precise location near the al-Yarmouk stadium was reported by Abu Ali Express, citing the military spokesperson. The source quality across the thread has been consistent: official military statements supplemented by a military-affiliated outlet.
As The Zioneer reported on June 24, 2026, and in previous bulletins, the IDF has been systematically eliminating Hamas operatives who participated in the October 7 massacre, even as a ceasefire framework remains in place. The elimination of Kardi follows a pattern of targeting Oct 7 infiltrators who have resumed terrorist activities, including planning new attacks.
The announcement did not address the current status of Romi Gonen, who remains in Hamas captivity. The military did not specify the exact time of the strike or provide details on any collateral damage or recovery of the hostages.
6 developments
- StrongReport: IDF eliminated terrorist who held Romi Gonen captive
- StrongIDF confirms elimination of Hamas sniper commander and Oct. 7 infiltrator in Monday strikes
- StrongIDF eliminates Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander who infiltrated on Oct. 7
- StrongIDF eliminates terrorist Ahmed Hussein Muhammad Kafina, involved in October 7 abduction of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or
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