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IDF kills Hamas operative behind Shani Louk's October 7 abduction

October 21, 2026

Summary

The IDF killed a Hamas Nukhba operative, Hamouda, who helped plan a deadly attack on an Israeli tank on September 8, 2025, and another terrorist involved in the abduction and murder of Shani Louk during the October 7 massacre.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • IDF says strike killed final Hamas member who took part in kidnapping Shani Louk - The Times of Israel

Right

  • Israel eliminates Hamas October 7 terrorist who killed and abducted Shani Louk before parading her semi-naked body in the back of a truck in scenes that sickened the world
  • IDF kills Hamas Nukhba operative who helped plan deadly attack on Israeli tank, killing four

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