Israel kills Hamas terrorist commander tied to Oct. 7 massacre
Israeli forces conducted targeted strikes in southern Gaza, killing two Hamas commanders linked to ongoing attacks against Israel. Sakr Abu Karim was identified as a key figure in the October 7 massacre and had been planning further assaults. The strikes aimed to minimize civilian harm while addressing immediate threats to Israeli troops.
- ▪Israeli forces killed Hamas commander Sakr Abu Karim in a targeted strike in southern Gaza.
- ▪Abu Karim was involved in the October 7, 2023, infiltration and continued to plan attacks against Israeli troops.
- ▪Another strike killed Muhanad Othman Yassin Farwana, a commander in Hamas's military wing, who posed an immediate threat.
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World News Israel kills Hamas terrorist commander tied to Oct. 7 massacre By Jewish News Syndicate Published June 7, 2026, 4:34 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Israeli forces killed a Hamas Nukhba terrorist cell commander in a targeted strike in southern Gaza last week, identified as Sakr Abu Karim, who helped lead the Oct. 7, 2023, infiltration of the Kissufim area. According to Sunday’s Israel Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) joint statement, Abu Karim had continued to plan and carry out attacks against Israeli troops during the war and was recently involved in efforts to rebuild Hamas capabilities, including weapons stockpiling and training for future attacks in violation of the…
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