IDF kills Hamas terrorist involved in October 7 abduction of Shani Louk

Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense NewsIn the aftermath of October 7, 2023, Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq advanced terrorist attacks against Israeli troops and attempted to rebuild Hamas terrorist infrastructure in Gaza.Follow us on Google A picture of Shani Louk is displayed during a demonstration by family members and supporters of hostages who are being held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel October 28, 2023(photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)OCTOBER 20, 2026 19:28Updated: OCTOBER 20, 2026 20:16The IDF killed a Hamas terrorist who kidnapped 22-year-old Shani Louk during the October 7 massacre in an airstrike on the Jabalya area of the Gaza Strip, the military announced on Tuesday. Hamas terrorist Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq, who infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7 and participated in the massacre, was killed in the strike on Monday.In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, Al-Zabaq advanced terrorist attacks against Israeli troops and attempted to rebuild Hamas terrorist infrastructure in Gaza, according to the IDF.Louk kidnapped from Nova music festival during Oct. 7 massacreLouk, a German-Israeli dual citizen and tattoo artist, attended the Nova music festival near Re’im on October 7. She was kidnapped during the massacre and was believed to have been alive when she was brought to Gaza.Hamas terrorist involved in the October 7 kidnapping of Israeli-German Shani Louk. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)On October 7, footage of Hamas terrorists transporting Louk’s partially clothed body through the streets of Gaza in the back of a pickup truck was widely spread, raising concern over her condition.In late October 2023, forensic examiners confirmed Louk's death after they uncovered and identified a piece of her skull.In May 2024, IDF soldiers operating in Gaza located Louk’s remains and returned her to Israel for burial.Follow us on Google