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Eight Hamas Terrorists Confirmed Dead After Festival Kidnapping

10/23/2025

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The Israeli Shin Bet's Nili unit confirmed eight Hamas terrorists died in the Nova music festival kidnapping on October 7, 2023.
The confirmation follows the release of hostages Avinatan Or and Eitan Mor.
The eight terrorists were killed in Gaza strikes between March and August 2025.
The Nili unit was formed after the October 7 attack to pursue all involved.
Military officials report hundreds have been killed in the conflict.

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The Israeli Shin Bet's Nili unit confirmed eight Hamas terrorists died in the Nova music festival kidnapping on October 7, 2023.
The confirmation follows the release of hostages Avinatan Or and Eitan Mor.
The eight terrorists were killed in Gaza strikes between March and August 2025.
The Nili unit was formed after the October 7 attack to pursue all involved.
Military officials report hundreds have been killed in the conflict.