Israel has eliminated Mahmoud Afana, the Hamas terrorist who infamously called his parents to boast about murdering ten Jews during the October 7, 2023 massacre. The strike took place Thursday in Deir al-Balah, according to Israeli media reports citing Palestinian sources.
Afana infiltrated Kibbutz Mefalsim during the attacks and, using a murdered Israeli woman’s cell phone, called his family to revel in his crimes. “Open your WhatsApp and look at all the killed [Israelis]. Look at how many I killed with my own hands, your son killed Jews!” Afana was heard bragging in the recording.
At the time, his father responded with pride while his mother expressed concern for his safety. Afana later returned to Gaza, where Israeli forces eventually tracked him down.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Afana’s elimination in remarks to his Cabinet on Sunday, stressing that it sent a clear warning to all those involved in the October 7 massacre.
“We are eliminating Nukhba terrorists who played a significant role in the October 7 massacre, including the accursed terrorist who called his parents and took pride in having personally murdered 10 Israelis,” Netanyahu said.
He added: “Now we called the family and informed it that this terrorist has been eliminated. It is a clear message that we will reach them all.”
The October 7 attack saw Hamas-led terrorists massacre over 1,200 people in southern Israel, abducting hundreds more into Gaza. Israel has vowed to continue hunting down all perpetrators and commanders tied to the atrocity.
