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Israel Captures Hamas Nukhba Member at Kerem Shalom Crossing

8/10/2026

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Summary

Israel captures Hamas

Israel captured a Hamas Nukhba member at Kerem Shalom crossing after Shin Bet issued a permit.
The Defense Forces and Shin Bet created a “Nili” unit after the October 7, 2023 attack to hunt terrorists.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir now must approve all Gaza strikes, with the last lethal strike on August 3 killing two in Sheikh Ijlin.

Summary

Israel Arrests Terrorist

Security forces arrested a Nukhba terrorist driving an aid truck toward Kerem Shalom after Shin Bet approved his permit.
He had been collecting aid from Gaza merchants for a client when IDF seized him in Rafah before the crossing.
Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said 1.78 million tons of food entered Gaza between Oct 2025 and June 7 2026, three times the World Food Programme’s requirement.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 Prime Minister Ariel Sharon approved the unilateral Gaza disengagement, ordering the Knesset to pass the Disengagement Plan Implementation Law and directing the IDF to evacuate roughly 9,000 settlers from 21 settlements. Although Israel withdrew troops and homes, the United Nations and the 2024 International Court of Justice continue to regard Gaza as occupied because Israel retains control of airspace, borders and utilities.

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Israel captures Hamas

Israel captured a Hamas Nukhba member at Kerem Shalom crossing after Shin Bet issued a permit.
The Defense Forces and Shin Bet created a “Nili” unit after the October 7, 2023 attack to hunt terrorists.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir now must approve all Gaza strikes, with the last lethal strike on August 3 killing two in Sheikh Ijlin.

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