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Israel says it killed Hamas militant linked to holding hostages
The Israeli military said an airstrike in Gaza City killed Muhammad Muhsen Nimr Yazji. Israel says he helped hold hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Matan Angrest.
Why it matters
Continued airstrikes in Gaza show the conflict remains active.
Background
War between Israel and Hamas began after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, in which hostages were taken. Several hostages were later released in exchanges.
The story so far
- Israel says it has killed 4,000 militants linked to October 7 attack
- Israel says it has killed 4,000 participants in October 7 attacks
- Israel says it killed Hamas militant linked to holding hostages
- Israel says it killed Hamas militant linked to holding hostages
- WFP says 1.4 million in Gaza face acute food shortages
- WFP cuts food aid to half a million people in Gaza over funding gap
- World Food Programme ends aid for half a million people in Gaza
- Israeli strikes kill several in Gaza as UN food aid cuts loom
- Israel locks down West Bank after two soldiers killed near Hebron
- Israel demolishes homes in Hebron, displacing over 1,000
- Hebron siege enters 10th day
Sources
- The Jerusalem Post ↗October 8, 2026
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