IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas terrorist who took part in the October 7 invasion in targeted strike

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense NewsAbdallah Jahja was a terrorist in the naval force of Hamas's military wing and, in addition to his activity on October 7, contributed to the planning of several terror attacks.Follow us on GoogleIDF infographic which includes the names and faces of the three Hamas operatives killed in IDF strikes in Gaza on June 21, 2026.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 23, 2026 14:34The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed three Hamas terrorists on Tuesday, including one who invaded Israel on October 7, in a targeted strike in the northern Gaza Strip. Abdallah Jahja was a terrorist in the naval force of Hamas's military wing and, in addition to his activity on October 7, contributed to the planning of several terror attacks targeting both Israeli civilians and IDF troops, according to the military.He was killed alongside Mohammed Al-Hawari, a commander in Hamas's Zeitoun Battalion, and Sabhi Saqallah, an intelligence operative in the same battalion.IDF, Shin Bet kill two Hamas Oct. 7 commanders who kidnapped, held Gaza hostages in weekend strikesOn Saturday, the IDF and Shin Bet killed two Hamas terrorists who abducted and held Israelis hostage during the October 7 massacre.One of those terrorists was Adham Ibrahim Sha’aban Nasman, Hamas’s Gaza City Brigade operations head in Gaza City.An IDF infographic detailing the biography of Hamas terrorist Adham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, who held several Gaza hostages captive, published July 21, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Nasman served as a battalion commander in the terror group’s Nukhba Force and led Hamas’s Gaza City Brigade’s infiltration into Israel during the October 7 massacre.He also held several former hostages captive, notably Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Ziv and Gali Berman, Eitan Mor, Matan Angrest, and Omri Miran, the military noted.In addition, the IDF and Shin Bet noted that Nasman held a number of senior Hamas positions, including serving as the intelligence officer of the Gaza City Brigade and the commander of the Al-Shati Battalion.In a separate strike on Sunday, the IDF killed Asma Kamal Shehadeh Abu Tim, a cell commander in Hamas’ military wing.On October 7, 2023, Abu Tim invaded Kibbutz Nir Oz and aided in the abduction of Nurit Cooper, Amiram Cooper, and Alexander Dancyg.Miriam Sela-Eitam contributed to this report.Follow us on Google