IDF says Hamas tunnel commander and Oct. 7 hostage-holder killed in Gaza strikes
The IDF says it has killed a Hamas commander involved in the October 7 hostage-taking.
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The brief
Two people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on August 22. The IDF identified one of them as a Hamas commander who was involved in rebuilding the tunnel network and holding hostages on October 7.
The IDF did not specify the identity of the second person killed. The IDF's claim is not independently verified.
Al Jazeera and Haaretz both reported two people killed in the strikes, with Haaretz specifying that one was killed in a drone strike on a home in central Gaza. The Times of Israel and JNS.org both carried the IDF's claim.
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Who reported it (9)
- Middle East live: Israeli strikes kill three, including child, in Gaza Strip France 24 · 20h ago
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two people, including a 4-year-old boy, medics say Reuters · 20h ago
- Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Two People, Including a 4-Year-Old Boy, Medics Say U.S. News & World Report · 20h ago
- Israeli air strike near Gaza refugee camp kills one person and injures two Al Jazeera · 20h ago
- IDF slays Hamas terrorist engaged in rebuilding Gaza tunnel network JNS.org · 20h ago
- Israeli strikes kill two and injure others as Gaza attacks continue Al Jazeera · 20h ago
- Man Killed in Israeli Drone Strike on Home in Central Gaza, Medical Sources Say Haaretz · 20h ago
- One reported killed in Gaza airstrike The Times of Israel · 20h ago
- IDF says Hamas tunnel commander and Oct. 7 hostage-holder killed in Gaza strikes The Times of Israel · 20h ago
Quick answers
Who was killed in the Israeli strikes on Gaza?
The IDF says it killed a Hamas commander involved in rebuilding the tunnel network and holding hostages on October 7. The identity of the second person killed is not specified.
What is the IDF's role in the strikes?
The IDF carried out the strikes and identified one of the casualties as a Hamas commander.
What is the significance of the October 7 reference?
The IDF says the Hamas commander killed was involved in holding hostages on October 7.
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