IDF Targets Senior Hamas Commander in Khan Yunis Linked to October 7 Kidnapping

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The IDF and Shin Bet targeted Khaled Suleiman Abu Anza, commander of Hamas's military wing in Khan Yunis, in an overnight strike. Abu Anza, allegedly involved in the October 7 kidnapping of Adina Moshe, was reportedly hiding in a Gaza hospital used by Hamas. His elimination would be the fourth brigade commander killed by Israel in months, and confirmation is pending.

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Hamas commander Khaled Suleiman Abu Anza was targeted in an overnight strike in Khan Yunis.
Intelligence indicated Abu Anza was hiding in the Nasser Medical Center, used by Hamas as a terror HQ.
Abu Anza is reportedly involved in the October 7 kidnapping of Adina Moshe from Nir Oz.
His elimination would be the fourth brigade commander killed by Israel in recent months.
Confirmation of Abu Anza's death is still pending.

IDF Targets Senior Hamas Commander in Khan Yunis Linked to October 7 Kidnapping — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

The Israeli military and Shin Bet targeted Khaled Suleiman Abu Anza, the commander of Hamas's military wing in Khan Yunis, in an overnight strike in the Gaza Strip. There has been no final confirmation of his elimination. Intelligence indicated Abu Anza was hiding in the Nasser Medical Center, which Hamas allegedly used as a terror headquarters for planning and executing attacks. Abu Anza has been part of Hamas's military wing for over two decades and succeeded the previous Khan Yunis commander who was killed on September 10, 2026. He is considered one of the most senior commanders in the military wing in Gaza, and his successful elimination would mark the fourth brigade commander killed by Israel in recent months. He was previously seriously wounded in a firefight. Reports from Gaza suggest he was involved in the October 7 kidnapping of Adina Moshe from Nir Oz.