IDF eliminates Hamas commander who took part in holding October 7 hostages
Hassan Mahmoud Siam infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and was involved in holding Amit Soussana, Keith and Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim captive in Gaza.
The IDF killed two Hamas terrorists on Friday during strikes on the Gaza Strip. Hassan Mahmoud Siam, a Hamas terrorist commander, was among those killed in Gaza City on Wednesday. Siam had participated in the October 7 massacre and was involved in holding Israeli hostages captive. He held Amit Soussana, Keith and Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim hostage throughout the war.
Adham Sabhi Salim Ziara, another Hamas terrorist, was killed in a separate strike on Gaza City on Tuesday. Both Siam and Ziara had been involved in attempts to rebuild Hamas's terror capabilities and carry out shooting attacks against IDF troops in recent weeks. They also planted explosive devices near the Yellow Line in Gaza.
On Wednesday, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed Hamas Finance Department Chief Muhammad Abu Alwan in Khan Yunis. Abu Alwan had managed Hamas's external funds leading up to the October 7 massacre and then managed internal funds for Hamas's terrorist operations, including funds secured under the guise of humanitarian aid.
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