Reports: IDF Eliminates Gaza Branch Director of Turkish Aid Organization Deniz Feneri
The IDF reportedly killed Saqer al-Qaisi, Gaza director for Turkish aid organization Deniz Feneri, in a targeted vehicle strike.
Jerusalem, 4 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The IDF on Sunday killed Saqer al-Qaisi, also known as “Abu Nabil,” in an airstrike targeting a vehicle in the Gaza Strip, according to initial local reports.
Al-Qaisi was identified as the Gaza branch director of the Turkish aid organization Deniz Feneri, which operates humanitarian projects in the Strip, including food distribution, community kitchens, water supplies and medical assistance.
Initial reports said the strike occurred in the Deir al-Balah area of central Gaza, although other reports identified al-Qaisi as a resident of Rafah.
Details surrounding the strike and al-Qaisi’s exact role remain subject to confirmation. Local reports said al-Qaisi was killed while traveling in a targeted vehicle. As of the latest available information, there was no publicly available IDF statement confirming his identity or providing details of the operation. The circumstances of the strike and al-Qaisi’s activities are under investigation.