Israel claims killing militant who abducted two citizens, provided weapons to Hamas

A militant identified as Saher Nidal Saqr, who was allegedly involved in abducting two Israeli hostages during the October 7, 2023, attack, was killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip this week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday.Clips showing the abduction of former hostages Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova music festival became some of the most widely shared footage from the attack. Argamani was rescued by the IDF in 2024, while Or was released from Gaza last year.Who was Saher Nidal Saqr?Saher Nidal Saqr was identified as the man who abducted Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova music festival and took them to Gaza on a motorcycle during the attack. Footage also showed Argamani reaching out desperately towards Or as he was taken into captivity.