Terrorist from abduction of Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or on Oct. 7 killed in strike
Israeli security forces killed Saher Nidal Latfi Sakr, a terrorist identified as the motorcycle rider who abducted Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or during the October 7, 2023, attacks from the Nova festival. Sakr was killed in a strike in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet stated that Sakr continued planning attacks and supplying weapons to Hamas. Palestinian media identified him as the motorcycle rider who took Argamani into Gaza. Israel also released footage of the strike that killed him.
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- ✓ Israel security forces killed Saher Nidal Latfi Sakr in a strike in the Gaza Strip.
- ✓ Sakr drove the motorcycle used to abduct Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova festival on October 7.
- ✓ The IDF and Shin Bet stated that Sakr continued planning attacks and supplying weapons to Hamas.
- ✓ Israel released footage of the strike killing the terrorist.
What changed
The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet confirmed the killing of Saher Nidal Latfi Sakr in a Gaza strike.
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October 7 Kidnapper of Noa Argamani Killed in Strike
Israeli security forces killed Saher Nidal Latfi Sakr, a terrorist identified as the motorcycle rider who abducted Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or during the October 7, 2023, attacks from the Nova festival. Sakr was killed in a strike in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet stated that Sakr continued planning attacks and supplying weapons to Hamas. Palestinian media identified him as the motorcycle rider who took Argamani into Gaza. Israel also released footage of the strike that killed him.
Why it matters
The abduction of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or became one of the most widely recognized viral videos from the October 7 attacks, showing Argamani screaming on a motorcycle while being driven into Gaza. Argamani was later rescued by Israeli forces in a daring daytime raid in June 2024. The latest military strike forms part of an ongoing Israeli campaign targeting participants from the initial Hamas-led assault.
What is confirmed
- Israel security forces killed Saher Nidal Latfi Sakr in a strike in the Gaza Strip.
- Sakr drove the motorcycle used to abduct Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova festival on October 7.
- The IDF and Shin Bet stated that Sakr continued planning attacks and supplying weapons to Hamas.
- Israel released footage of the strike killing the terrorist.
What to watch next
- Further announcements from the IDF and Shin Bet regarding other October 7 attack participants targeted in the ongoing campaign.
- Reactions from Hamas or Palestinian factions regarding the strike.
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- The Jerusalem Post — Israel security forces kill terrorist who kidnapped Noa Argamani on Oct. 7 in weekend strikes
- The Times of Israel — Terrorist who took part in kidnapping Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or on Oct. 7 killed in strike — IDF
- JNS.org — IDF kills terrorist filmed abducting Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or
- haaretz.com — IDF kills terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani on October 7
- The Times of Israel — Terrorist from abduction of Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or on Oct. 7 killed in strike – IDF
- Ynetnews — Watch: Israel releases footage of strike killing terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani
- New York Post — Oct. 7 terrorist seen kidnapping Noa Argamani in viral video is killed in Israeli operation
- telegraph.co.uk — Hamas motorcycle kidnapper blown up by IDF
- www.jpost.com — Israel security forces kill terrorist who kidnapped Noa ...
- www.israeltoday.co.il — Terrorist who kidnapped Noa Argamani to Gaza killed - Israel ...
- www.thejc.com — Terrorist who helped kidnap Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or ...
- www.ynetnews.com — Oct. 7 terrorist involved in Noa Argamani abduction killed in ...
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