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IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas terrorist who took part in the October 7 invasion in targeted strike

Israeli forces killed several Palestinian militants in targeted strikes, including a Hamas commander who held hostages and a PIJ operative who participated in the Nova festival attack. The operations were announced by the IDF and Shin Bet.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 20–23, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) have killed several Palestinian militants in targeted strikes in the Gaza Strip, according to statements from the military. Among those killed were a Hamas commander who held hostages and a Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) operative who took part in the October 7, 2023, invasion of Israel.

Coverage Comparison

All three reports from the Jerusalem Post detail the strikes, with each focusing on different individuals killed in separate operations. The first report, published July 20, 2026, covers the deaths of two PIJ terrorists. The second, published July 21, 2026, details the killing of Adham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, Hamas's Gaza City Brigade Operations Head. The third, published July 23, 2026, reports on three Hamas operatives killed in a separate strike, including Abdallah Jahja.

The reports consistently attribute the operations to the IDF and Shin Bet, with direct statements from the military. The tone across all three is informative and objective, though the terminology used reflects the official Israeli designation of these individuals as terrorists.

Key Claims

PIJ operatives killed

The IDF killed two Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in separate strikes directed by the Shin Bet, the military said on Monday. The first, Taher Ahmad Salem Abd al-Wahed, infiltrated the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, and commanded the abduction of Haifa resident Inbar Hayman's remains, after she was killed by infiltrating terrorists. The second, Salah Subhi Salah Qatrawi, was killed after planning attacks against IDF soldiers in the area of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution centers, according to the military.

Inbar Hayman was 27 years old when her death was confirmed to her family by Israeli authorities in December 2023, with her body held in Gaza for over two years. She served as a commander in the IDF's mixed-gender Caracal Battalion, a detail confirmed by the military following the release of her body. She was known through her graffiti art as "Pink" and "Raven," which led to the slogan "Free Pink" being used as a call for her release. Hayman had attended the Nova festival as a "helper," supporting dancers who were feeling unwell.

Hamas Gaza City Brigade Operations Head killed

The IDF and Shin Bet killed Adham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, Hamas's Gaza City Brigade Operations Head, over the weekend, the two announced in a joint statement on Tuesday morning. Nasman served as a Nukhba battalion commander and led Hamas's Gaza City Brigade's invasion into Israel during the October 7 massacre. He also held several former hostages captive, including Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Ziv and Gali Berman, Eitan Mor, Matan Angrest, and Omri Miran.

Zvi Berman, the father of Gali and Ziv Berman, wrote in a social media post: "Another piece of garbage [has been] sent to Hamas's giant landfill in hell. I hope that the rest of [Nasman's] friends that are unfortunately still alive will understand that their time will also come!" He concluded with "Am Yisrael Chai" and thanked all those involved in the operation.

In addition, the IDF and Shin Bet noted that Nasman held a number of senior Hamas positions, including serving as the intelligence officer of the Gaza City Brigade and the commander of the Al-Shati Battalion. Recently, he attempted to train terrorists from Hamas' Gaza City Brigade and worked to advance the production and distribution of weapons to the brigade's battalions. These activities were carried out as part of efforts to rebuild Hamas' military capabilities, in violation of the ceasefire.

Three Hamas operatives killed

The IDF and Shin Bet killed three Hamas terrorists on Tuesday, including one who invaded Israel on October 7, in a targeted strike in the northern Gaza Strip. Abdallah Jahja was a terrorist in the naval force of Hamas's military wing and, in addition to his activity on October 7, contributed to the planning of several terror attacks targeting both Israeli civilians and IDF troops, according to the military. He was killed alongside Mohammed Al-Hawari, a commander in Hamas's Zeitoun Battalion, and Sabhi Saqallah, an intelligence operative in the same battalion.

Perspectives

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How this outlet told it

Jerusalem Post as of Jul 20, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

Framing: IDF kills two PIJ terrorists in Gaza — Informative and objective

Facts Included:

Two Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorists were killed in separate strikes
The first terrorist, Taher Ahmad Salem Abd al-Wahed, infiltrated the Nova music festival and commanded the abduction of Haifa resident Inbar Hayman's remains
The second terrorist, Salah Subhi Salah Qatrawi, planned attacks against IDF soldiers
Inbar Hayman was a commander in the IDF's mixed-gender Caracal Battalion
Hayman's body was held in Gaza for over two years before being released

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Jerusalem Post as of Jul 21, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC

Framing: IDF kills Hamas's Gaza City Brigade Operations Head — Informative and objective

Facts Included:

Adham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, Hamas's Gaza City Brigade Operations Head, was killed in an IDF strike
Nasman held several former hostages captive, including Romi Gonen and Emily Damari
Nasman served as a battalion commander in Hamas's Nukhba Force
Nasman led Hamas's Gaza City Brigade's infiltration into Israel during the October 7 massacre

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Jerusalem Post as of Jul 23, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC

Framing: IDF kills three Hamas terrorists, including one who invaded Israel on October 7 — Informative and objective

Facts Included:

The IDF and Shin Bet killed three Hamas terrorists, including Abdallah Jahja
Jahja contributed to the planning of several terror attacks
Adham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, Hamas's Gaza City Brigade Operations Head, was killed in a separate strike
Nasman held several former hostages captive

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimTwo Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorists were killed in separate strikes directed by the Shin Bet in the Gaza Strip.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 20, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimTaher Ahmad Salem Abd al-Wahed, a PIJ terrorist, infiltrated the Nova music festival and commanded the abduction of Haifa resident Inbar Hayman's remains.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 20, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimSalah Subhi Salah Qatrawi, a PIJ terrorist, planned attacks against IDF soldiers in the area of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution centers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 20, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimInbar Hayman was a commander in the IDF's mixed-gender Caracal Battalion.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 20, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimInbar Hayman's body was held in Gaza for over two years before being released.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 20, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
ClaimAdham Ibrahim Sha'aban Nasman, Hamas's Gaza City Brigade Operations Head, was killed in an IDF strike.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 21, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
ClaimNasman held several former hostages captive, including Romi Gonen and Emily Damari.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 21, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
ClaimNasman served as a battalion commander in Hamas's Nukhba Force and led Hamas's Gaza City Brigade's invasion into Israel during the October 7 massacre.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 21, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
ClaimAbdallah Jahja was a terrorist in the naval force of Hamas's military wing and contributed to the planning of several terror attacks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 23, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

1 outlet · 3 articles consulted: Jerusalem Post 9 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14