The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre, and Jalal Tsubeih, a commander in the Daraj Tuffah battalion, in separate strikes on Sunday, Israeli media reported. The second strike took place in the Shati area.
The Zioneer reported at 21:14 that the IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of Abdallah Adnan Taha Abu al-Tayf, a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel during the Oct. 7 massacre, and Jalal Tsubeih, a commander in the Daraj Tuffah battalion. The current report, from N12, confirms the same eliminations, stating that both were struck on Sunday. Abu al-Tayf was targeted in Deir al-Balah, according to the earlier announcement. The military described both as having recently attempted to advance attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.
This operation is part of a broader IDF and Shin Bet campaign to systematically eliminate Nukhba commanders and other operatives involved in the October 7, 2023, massacre. Earlier Monday, The Zioneer reported the elimination of Mahmoud Fatair, a Nukhba commander in the Islamic Jihad, who was involved in the Oct. 7 massacre and the captivity of hostages.
4 developments
- ConfirmedIDF, Shin Bet eliminate two Islamic Jihad Oct. 7 infiltrators, including hostage-holding commander
- StrongIDF eliminates Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander who infiltrated on Oct. 7
- StrongIDF eliminates Oct. 7 Nir Oz infiltrator in Gaza strike, third Nukhba commander killed in recent weeks
- StrongIDF and Shin Bet kill two Hamas commanders in Gaza, including Nukhba cell leader
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