Terror group behind murder of Oct. 7 hostages, including Bibas family, announces top member killed in IDF strike

By Emanuel Fabian

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7 June 2025, 7:55 pm

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

A senior member of the Mujahideen Brigades was killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip, the terror group announces.

The Mujahideen Brigades is a relatively small Hamas-allied terror group in the Strip.

Mourners gather to pay their respects next to a makeshift memorial for the Bibas’ family at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on February 26, 2025, on the day of their funeral procession. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)

According to the IDF, the terror group was responsible for the abduction and murder of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir; Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein; and Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta.

An undated photo of Judih Weinstein and Gadi Haggai (Courtesy)

In a statement, the Mujahideen Brigades says Mahmoud Kaheel, a member of its leadership, was killed in an Israeli attack that also killed his wife, children, and other family members.

The IDF has not yet commented.