The IDF confirmed Friday that it eliminated Yahya Saeed Mohammed Hamdan, a Hamas Nukhba cell commander, in a precision airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday. Hamdan infiltrated the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre and recently advanced attacks against Israeli troops. The military said it took steps to mitigate civilian harm.
The IDF announced the elimination of Yahya Saeed Mohammed Hamdan, a Hamas Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated the Re'im military base on October 7, 2023. The strike was carried out in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, July 9. According to the military, Hamdan had been advancing attacks against IDF troops in recent months and sought to restore Hamas's operational capabilities. The IDF emphasized that it used precise munitions and aerial surveillance to minimize harm to civilians.
The elimination is the latest in a series of IDF operations targeting Nukhba commanders who participated in the October 7 massacre. The Zioneer has reported on multiple similar strikes in recent weeks, including the elimination of Abd al-Rahman Ziyada in the Shati area and Sakr Abu Karim near Kisufim. The IDF continues to operate under the ceasefire agreement, removing immediate threats as they arise.
3 developments
- DevelopingIDF strike kills Hamas cell leader in southern Gaza; 8 reported dead in tent camp attack
- StrongIDF eliminates Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander who infiltrated on Oct. 7
- StrongIDF and Shin Bet kill two Hamas commanders in Gaza, including Nukhba cell leader
- StrongIDF, Shin Bet confirm Hamas commander Jundiya eliminated, held three hostages and attended release ceremonies
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