In a joint operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) have eliminated As’ad Abu Sharaiya, a senior leader of the Mujahideen terrorist organization in Gaza, and another terrorist, Mahmoud Muhammad Hamid Kuhail.
According to the IDF, Abu Sharaiya was directly involved in the October 7, 2023, massacre, infiltrating Kibbutz Nir Oz, and was responsible for the abduction and murder of several Israeli citizens, including Shiri, Ariel, Kfir Bibas, and Nattapong Pinta. He also played a role in recruiting operatives for terror attacks against Israel and IDF troops.
In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) wrote, “As’ad Abu Sharaiya, head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization in Gaza, and an additional Mujahideen terrorist, Mahmoud Muhammad Hamid Kuhail, were eliminated earlier today in a joint IDF & ISA operation. The terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7, 2023.”
“Abu Sharaiya was one of the leaders of the massacre and was directly involved in the abduction & murder of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, Nattapong Pinta and an additional foreign national who is still held captive by the terrorist organization and in the abduction of the couple Gad and Judi Haggai. He was also responsible for recruiting terrorist operatives in Judea and Samaria & in Israel, advancing and carrying out terror attacks against Israel and IDF troops,” the post further read.
ELIMINATED: As’ad Abu Sharaiya, head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization in Gaza, and an additional Mujahideen terrorist Mahmoud Muhammad Hamid Kuhail, were eliminated earlier today in a joint IDF & ISA operation.
The terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7,…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF)
The IDF and ISA stated that their operation aims to locate and eliminate all terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre and holding Israeli hostages captive in Gaza. The joint effort underscores Israel’s commitment to pursuing those responsible for terrorist activities and ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.
“The IDF and ISA will continue to operate to locate & eliminate all terrorists who took part in the October 7 Massacre and were involved in holding Israeli hostages captive in Gaza.”
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