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IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas terror leader who held four hostages in Gaza, incl. Cpt. Daniel Perez

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The IDF and Shin Bet killed Hamas military security chief Muhammad Na'im Jandiya in Gaza.
  • Jandiya participated in the October 7 massacre, kidnapping Captain Daniel Perez and later holding three other hostages captive.
  • The three additional hostages were later accidentally killed by the IDF, and Jandiya was also involved in promoting terror plots against Israeli forces.

The Israeli military announced Friday the successful elimination of Muhammad Na'im Jandiya, identified as the head of military security for Hamas's Shajaiyah Battalion. The IDF and Shin Bet stated Jandiya was responsible for holding four hostages captive after the October 7 massacre.

According to the military, Jandiya played a role in the kidnapping of Captain Daniel Perez. Perez had commanded soldiers who were killed on October 7, and another soldier who was taken hostage. Following the initial attack, Jandiya allegedly kept Yotam Haim, Samar Talalka, and Alon Shamriz captive in Gaza tunnels.

Tragically, these three hostages were later mistakenly killed by IDF forces. The military also reported that Jandiya was actively involved in promoting terrorist activities against IDF soldiers operating in Gaza and participated in Hamas's preparations for hostage release negotiations.

As part of Jandia's senior position in the Shajaiyah Battalion, he also recently tried to promote terrorist plots against our forces operating in the Gaza Strip.

— IDFThe IDF stated Jandiya's actions after October 7.
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