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Hamas Rafah Battalion Commander Killed in Israeli Strike

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Hamas Rafah Battalion Commander Killed in Israeli Strike

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Palestinian sources reported that Samir Abu Yunis, commander of Hamas's Rafah battalion, was killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip's al-Mawasi humanitarian area. Abu Yunis had replaced Nael Abu Abid, who was eliminated in September. The IDF and Shin Bet later confirmed striking a senior Hamas terrorist.

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  • Samir Abu Yunis, Hamas's Rafah battalion commander, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike.
  • The strike occurred in the al-Mawasi humanitarian area in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip.
  • Abu Yunis replaced Nael Abu Abid, who was eliminated in September.
  • The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed targeting a senior Hamas terrorist.

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