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IDF, Shin Bet Launch AI-Powered ‘Nili’ Unit Targeting 2,800 Palestinians

8/9/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet confirmed a joint “Nili” unit hunting Palestinians from the October 7, 2023 attack.
The kill list now totals about 2,800 names, including the 1,200 attackers killed on October 7.
Nili compiled the list using Hamas videos, GoPro footage, facial-recognition, AI tools and traditional field reports.
An IDF official said Nili will continue “until the last terrorist is killed,” even after the October 2025 ceasefire.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet confirmed a joint “Nili” unit hunting Palestinians from the October 7, 2023 attack.
The kill list now totals about 2,800 names, including the 1,200 attackers killed on October 7.
Nili compiled the list using Hamas videos, GoPro footage, facial-recognition, AI tools and traditional field reports.
An IDF official said Nili will continue “until the last terrorist is killed,” even after the October 2025 ceasefire.