Held Omer Shem Tov captive: Senior Hamas operative eliminated in Gaza

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Jamal Abu Sa'id, head of the operations department in Hamas's military intelligence, in Gaza City. Abu Sa'id held Omer Shem Tov captive during the war, promoted terror schemes, and worked to rebuild the organization in violation of the ceasefire.

Earlier this week (Sunday), the IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Jamal Abu Sa'id, head of the operations department in Hamas's military intelligence, in an airstrike in Gaza City. During the war, the terrorist held Omer Shem Tov captive and was responsible for the organization's ties with various countries. An IDF spokesperson stated that Abu Sa'id promoted terror schemes against IDF forces and Israeli civilians, and worked to rebuild Hamas's capabilities in violation of the ceasefire. Omer Shem Tov was abducted from the Nova party on October 7 and was held captive for 505 days, until his release in February 2025.