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Hamas Rafah Battalion Commander Killed in Israeli Strike

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Hamas Confirms Death of Rafah Brigade Commander in Khan Younis Strike

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Hamas's military wing confirmed the death of Samir Abu Younes, commander of its Rafah Brigade, following an Israeli strike in Mawasi Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The IDF and Shin Bet also announced targeting a senior Hamas military leader, without initially naming him. The operation occurred early Tuesday.

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  • Hamas confirmed Samir Abu Younes, commander of its Rafah Brigade, was killed in a strike.
  • The strike occurred in the Mawasi Khan Younis area of southern Gaza.
  • The IDF and Shin Bet also announced targeting a senior Hamas military leader.
  • Hamas identified the slain commander as Samir Abu Younes, known as "Abu Mahmoud."

The military wing of Hamas announced early on Tuesday the death of Samir Abu Younes, also known as "Abu Mahmoud," who commanded the Rafah Brigade of the Qassam Brigades. He was reportedly targeted in the Mawasi Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip.

In parallel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet announced they had carried out an operation targeting a prominent leader in the military wing of the "terrorist" Hamas movement. The initial statement did not reveal the identity of the targeted individual.

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