IDF kills Nukhba terrorist who killed, abducted Omer Neutra, Nimrod Cohen on October 7

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense NewsAccording to the IDF, the terrorist, Jihad Samih Mahmoud Ismail, had taken part in the killing of Capt. Omer Neutra, St.-Sgt. Oz Daniel, and Sgt. Shaked Dahan.Follow us on Google An IDF strike which killed a Nukhba commander. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 17:40Updated: SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 18:00The IDF killed a Nukhba commander in the Khan Yunis area last week who had been involved in the abduction of several Armored Corps soldiers during the October 7 massacre, the military announced on Wednesday.According to the IDF, the terrorist, Jihad Samih Mahmoud Ismail, had taken part in the killing of Capt. Omer Neutra, St.-Sgt. Oz Daniel, and Sgt. Shaked Dahan. Neutra and Daniel's remains were taken into Gaza, as was Sgt. Nimrod Cohen, who was alive.The IDF also said that Ismail had been involved in multiple ambushes against Israeli soldiers over the course of the war against Hamas.The parents of Omer Neutra at a rally calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza, marking 435 days since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, December 14, 2024. (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)Neutra was buried at Kiryat Shaul’s Military Cemetery in November, 2025, after being returned during the first phase of the US-brokered Gaza deal.IDF kills Hamas Rafah Brigade commanderOn Tuesday, the IDF and Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency) issued a joint statement, saying that they killed Hamas’s Rafah Brigade commander, Nael Abu Obeid, in a strike in the southern Gaza Strip.Abu Obeid was a key figure among Hamas leaders, according to a statement from the IDF, and previously served as the deputy commander of the Rafah Brigade and commander of the Tel al-Sultan and Yibna Battalions.Amir Bohbot contributed to this report.Follow us on Google