### [2026-10-8](/feed/2026/10/8/index.md)

##### Gaza war
# The Israel Defense Forces announce that they have killed Muhammad Muhsen Nimr Yazji, a Hamas militant who took part in holding Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Matan Angrest during a airstrike in Gaza City. 

The former hostages Yazji held captive include Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Matan Angrest.


### Sources:

1. [The Jerusalem Post](https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-911096) [Image](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_720,w_1280/741184)

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