Sinwar’s bodyguard eliminated: IDF takes out two October 7 Nukhba terrorists

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out targeted strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two Hamas Nukhba terrorists. The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) eliminated Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard and a member of Hamas Nukhba, who had infiltrated the Re’im region on October 7. Additionally, the military and Shin Bet killed Hazem Mousa, another Nukhba terrorist who had also infiltrated Re’im on the same day.

The IDF stated that the two deceased terrorists were actively planning terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians while simultaneously attempting to rebuild Hamas' capabilities within the Gaza Strip. This development follows a strike conducted by the IDF on Tuesday, which destroyed a structure in the Jabalya area of Gaza.

The targeted building served as an ambush position for Hamas terrorists and as a storage facility for various types of weapons. The IDF cited the location's proximity to civilian infrastructure, including the Yellow Line, Kamal Adwan Hospital, and a nearby school, as evidence of Hamas' disregard for civilian safety and its consistent violation of both ceasefire agreements and international law.