Hamas Reports Killing of Rafah Brigade Commander in Gaza Strike
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Hamas's military wing announced that Samir Abu Younes, commander of its Rafah Brigade, was killed in an Israeli strike in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. Abu Younes was reportedly a key planner of the October 7th attack and had a long history with the organization. The previous commander was killed in September, and two other commanders were killed in 2025.
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- Hamas announced Samir Abu Younes, commander of its Rafah Brigade, was killed in an Israeli strike.
- The strike occurred in the Al-Mawasi humanitarian area near Khan Younis, Gaza.
- Hamas described Abu Younes as a key planner of the October 7th attack.
- Abu Younes joined Hamas's military wing in 1991 and had been imprisoned.
- The previous Rafah Brigade commander was killed in September.
- Two other commanders were killed in 2025, according to the report.
Hamas's military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, announced early Sunday morning that Samir Abu Younes, the commander of their Rafah Brigade, was killed in an Israeli strike in the Al-Mawasi humanitarian area near Khan Younis. Reports indicate the strike occurred in Khan Younis.
Abu Younes joined the military wing in 1991 and had previously been imprisoned by Israel. According to Hamas, he participated in numerous operations and fought against the IDF, serving as an active commander during the current war. He rose through the ranks of the Rafah Brigade, eventually leading its western battalion before becoming brigade commander.
Hamas stated that Abu Younes was among the most important commanders involved in planning the October 7th attack. The previous commander of the Rafah Brigade, Nael Abu Obeid, was killed in September. In 2025, Mohammed Shabana, who held the position for many years, was killed along with Mohammed Sinwar.
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