The IDF confirmed today (Thursday) that Ibrahim Abu Thakar, a Hamas terrorist who was eliminated last week by forces of the 252nd Division in the Southern Command, participated in the kidnapping of Mia Schem on October 7.
According to the IDF, after an intelligence investigation, it was determined that Abu Thakar had raided Israeli territory during the massacre and was involved in the kidnapping of Shem from the Mefalsim area. Shem was kidnapped after spending time at the “Nova” festival near Kibbutz Re’im, and was returned to Israel in November 2023 as part of Operation “Sky Doors.”
The IDF said that Southern Command forces are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to act to eliminate any immediate threat to Israeli citizens and IDF forces.