Israel Kills Hamas Commander Tied to Noa Argamani Kidnapping

Israel's military and Shin Bet announced in late September 2026 that they killed a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7 kidnapping of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or. The man was also identified as a global jihadist terrorist involved in transferring weapons into civilian homes in Gaza, according to IDF footage. The strikes came as Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Shin Bet had received a warning before October 7 but misread its meaning. Noa Argamani was one of the hostages taken during the Hamas-led attack on Israel.