The Israeli military has announced the killing of Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala, a commander in the elite Nukhba Force of Hamas. Abu Shamala was involved in the October 7 attack on Israel and participated in an assault on a military post. He was killed last week in the Gaza Strip by troops from the Kfir Brigade. According to the military, Abu Shamala had orchestrated several attacks against Israeli forces and targets throughout the ongoing conflict.

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