Stories
Hamas Commander Mahmoud Awad, Who Held 7 Israeli Hostages, Killed In Gaza Strike
N
News18•24-09-2026, 12:11
Hamas Commander Mahmoud Awad, Who Held 7 Israeli Hostages, Killed In Gaza Strike
- •The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the killing of Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad, a commander in Hamas’ military wing, in an airstrike in Gaza City.
- •Awad was reportedly involved in holding seven Israeli hostages—Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, Doron Steinbrecher, Naama Levy, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, and Eitan Mor—in an underground tunnel.
- •The IDF accused Awad of planning attacks against Israeli civilians and troops, and working to restore Hamas’ capabilities while violating the ceasefire.
- •Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza, with at least four Palestinians killed, including a senior Hamas finance official, Mohammad Abu Elwan.
- •Despite a ceasefire, Israel and Hamas continue to blame each other for violations, with significant casualties reported on both sides since October 2023.
Key Questions Answered
The Israel Defense Forces stated that they killed Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad, a commander in Hamas' military wing, during an airstrike in Gaza City.
According to the Israeli military, Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad was involved in holding seven hostages: Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, Doron Steinbrecher, Naama Levy, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, and Eitan Mor.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz identified Mohammad Abu Elwan, who was killed alongside Osama Abu Khater in a vehicle strike in western Khan Younis, as a senior Hamas finance official.
