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STANDARD INTELLIGENCE UNVERIFIED

IDF and Shin Bet Confirm Coordinated Manhunt for October 7 Attackers

Aug 08, 2026 04:26 PM CT Israel Israel, IDF, Shin Bet, Hamas, October 7, Intelligence, Counter-terrorism

Summary

Israeli military and intelligence agencies have officially acknowledged a dedicated special mission to identify and eliminate all participants in the October 7 Hamas-led attacks. The operation utilizes advanced technologies including facial recognition and AI, alongside traditional human intelligence and detainee interrogations. This confirms the continuation of targeted counter-terrorism operations against Hamas leadership and operatives, reinforcing Israel's stance on accountability and deterrence.

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Officers in 'Nili' unit say facial recognition, artificial intelligence, detainee interrogations, humint being used in operation to track down every participant in Hamas-led October 7, 2023 invasion, massacre, abductions The post IDF, Shin Bet acknowledge for first time special mission to hunt do...

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IDF and Shin Bet officers acknowledged the existence of a special mission using AI and HUMINT to hunt down and kill all terrorists involved in the October 7 attacks.

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