Israel confirms killing Hamas terrorist cell leader attacked on October 7 | World News

The Israeli Defense Forces said that Israel confirmed that this had eliminated a head of a Hamas Nukhba terrorist cell who attended the “ritual” of the October 7 massacre and the release of hostages in February.

Hamza Wael Muhammad Asafah, head of Nukhba terrorist cell in Deir-Al Balah Battalion in Hamas, was killed two weeks ago, the IDF said.

“As his role in the terrorist group, Asafa participated in the cynical hostage release ceremony returning to Israel’s hostages, Ilyahu Sarabee, Ohad ben-ami and or no taxes,” the Army said.

At least 1,180 people were killed in Hamas’ attack on Israeli communities on October 7, and foreigners were taken hostage in the October 7 attack on Israeli communities.