IDF: Islamic Jihad company commander who took part in Oct. 7 killed in northern Gaza

A Palestinian Islamic Jihad company commander who participated in the October 7, 2023, onslaught, was killed by troops during recent operations in northern Gaza’s Jabalia, the IDF says.

According to the military, Saad Said Zaki Dahnon, an Islamic Jihad company commander and the deputy head of the terror group’s rocket division in northern Gaza, was killed in a close-quarters battle with troops of the Givati Brigade.

Dahnon had infiltrated Israel and participated in the October 7 attack, and was also involved in several attacks against troops in the Beit Lahiya area, the IDF says.

A video released by the IDF shows Dahnon and another operative covering themselves in blankets and attempting to approach troops under the cover of darkness and rainy weather.

The IDF says Dahnon was killed, while the second operative surrendered to troops, which can be seen in the video released by the military.

The second operative was carrying an explosive device, and he was taken to Israel for further interrogation, the IDF adds.