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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF strikes eliminate Hamas operative responsible for Noa Argamani kidnapping

Sep 27, 2026 03:37 AM CT Gaza Strip, Palestine Gaza, Hamas, IDF, targeted-strike, October-7, hostage

Summary

Israeli military strikes in Gaza have resulted in the death of a Hamas terrorist identified as the individual who kidnapped Noa Argamani during the October 7 attacks. This targeted elimination represents a specific counter-terrorism success against a high-profile perpetrator of the initial incursion. The development underscores the ongoing Israeli focus on dismantling the command and operational structures of Hamas in Gaza.

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Argamani was rescued from Gaza on June 8, 2024, in Operation Arnon. She was rescued alongside Andrey Kozlov, Almog Meir Jan, and Shlomi Ziv.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Israel AGGRESSOR

Conducted military strikes that killed the specific terrorist responsible for the kidnapping of Noa Argamani.

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