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UPDATED Aug 27, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Aug 27, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
IDF and Shin Bet kill Sinwar’s former bodyguard in Gaza
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The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar’s former bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Re’im on Oct. 7, in a Gaza strike. The military also said it killed another Nukhba terrorist, Hazem Mousa, in the same Sunday strikes, targeting people it said were advancing attacks and rebuilding Hamas capabilities.
WHO: IDF and the Shin Bet
WHAT: Killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma and Hazem Mousa in Gaza strikes
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Gaza Strip
WHY: The IDF said the targets were advancing terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempting to rebuild Hamas’ capabilities in the Gaza Strip.
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