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Oct 21, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas operative in Gaza City
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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed Hamas Nukhba operative Musa Abd Muhammad Hamouda on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday. The IDF said Hamouda helped plan the September 8, 2025, explosive-device attack that killed four Armored Corps soldiers. The strike was a joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet.
WHO: The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet
WHAT: The Israeli military and Shin Bet conducted an airstrike in Gaza City that killed Hamas Nukhba operative Musa Abd Muhammad Hamouda, according to the IDF.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: Gaza City, Gaza Strip
WHY: The IDF said Hamouda helped plan the explosive-device attack that killed four Armored Corps soldiers on September 8, 2025.
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