Yahya Sinwar bodyguard among two Hamas terrorists killed in southern Gaza
Hazem Mousa and Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, who served as slain Hamas leader's bodyguard, killed in separate Khan Yunis strikes; both took part in the infiltration of the Re’im military base on October 7
The Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet announced the deaths of two Hamas terrorists from the elite Nukhba unit in Khan Yunis, a region in southern Gaza. One of the victims, Hazem Mousa, was identified as the former bodyguard of Hamas' former leader, Yahya Sinwar. Mousa was killed in a strike on Sunday.
On Monday, another Nukhba terrorist, Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, was also killed in the same area. Abu Shahma was described as having participated in the October 7, 2023, attack and later served as a bodyguard for Sinwar. Both men had allegedly continued planning attacks against Israeli troops and civilians, and were involved in efforts to rebuild Hamas' military capabilities.
The IDF and Shin Bet stated that the strikes were carried out following intelligence that indicated the two individuals posed an ongoing threat. Precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
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