A Nukhba terrorist from the October 7 massacre was arrested yesterday while driving an aid truck in Rafah, according to Amit Segal (N12). New details indicate the driver had collected aid intended for the private sector, arranged by a private merchant. Security forces intercepted him on the way to the Kerem Shalom crossing.
A Nukhba terrorist who took part in the October 7, 2023 massacre was arrested yesterday while driving an aid truck in Rafah, according to a report by Amit Segal (N12) published at 10:30 Jerusalem. The driver was transporting aid intended for the private sector, arranged by a private merchant in Gaza, and was intercepted by security forces on the way to the Kerem Shalom crossing. The suspect has been transferred for further investigation.
The initial report, published at 10:30 Jerusalem, stated that the terrorist was collecting aid for a private merchant. A subsequent version of the same report specified that the aid had been transferred by a private merchant. The Zioneer published additional bulletins at 10:35 and 10:36 Jerusalem providing further context, including that the aid was not part of government or UN humanitarian shipments.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on Hamas's exploitation of humanitarian channels. On July 13, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) reported that Hamas forcibly seized a UN food distribution center in Jabalya and attacked aid drivers. On June 28, the IDF eliminated a Hamas Nukhba commander who led the October 7 infiltration. The arrest of a Nukhba operative driving an aid truck underscores the ongoing challenge of preventing aid diversion to terrorist groups.
The suspect's identity has not been released, and no further details on the investigation have been provided. The report is based on an N12 report by Amit Segal; no official security force statement has been cited.
4 developments
- DevelopingTerrorist captured in Rafah area en route to Kerem Shalom crossing, security sources say
- DevelopingNukhba terrorist who kidnapped Israelis on Oct. 7 eliminated in Gaza, reports say
- ConfirmedIDF and Shin Bet eliminate Nukhba terrorist involved in Oct. 7 massacre
- DevelopingIDF continues eliminating Nukhba terrorists from October 7 massacre
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