IDF kills Hamas terrorist who kidnapped Israelis on Oct 7, held captives
The Israeli military and the Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist who took part in the abduction and holding of Israeli civilians as captives on October 7, 2023 and afterward, the IDF stated.
"Two days ago (Tuesday), the IDF and the Shin Bet struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Waheed Abu Salam, who previously served as the Commander of the Western Company in Khan Yunis," the IDF said.
"During the October 7th Massacre, Abu Salam infiltrated Israeli territory and took part in the abduction of Israeli civilians to the Gaza Strip. Throughout the war, he was involved in holding them in captivity in the southern Gaza Strip."
"In recent months, Abu Salam advanced additional attacks, including efforts to rehabilitate weapons intended to harm IDF troops operating in the area. The terrorist posed an immediate threat to the troops and was eliminated in a precise aerial strike," the IDF stated.
