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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF Eliminates Hamas Nukhba Commander Linked to Oct 7 Infiltration

Jun 27, 2026 03:48 PM CT Gaza Strip Israel,Hamas,Gaza,Targeted Killing,October 7

Summary

The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the killing of Walid Haniyeh, a deputy commander of a Hamas Nukhba unit responsible for infiltration during the October 7 attacks. This operation targets mid-level operational leadership within Hamas's elite forces, continuing Israel's campaign to degrade the group's command structure in the Gaza Strip.

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Haniyeh was the deputy commander of a Nukhba company, which was in charge of the infiltration to Israel during the October 7 attacks.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted targeted strike eliminating Walid Haniyeh, a key Hamas operative linked to the October 7 attacks.

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