Hamas Military Wing Confirms Rafah Commander Killed
Translated & summarized from Abu Ali Express by baba
Hamas's military wing confirmed the killing of Samir Abu Younes, the commander of its Rafah Brigade, less than two hours after the strike. The organization stated Abu Younes was a key planner of the October 7th attack and a founding member of its military wing. His funeral is scheduled for today in Khan Younis, with expectations of further potential targets among attendees.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hamas confirmed the killing of its Rafah Brigade commander, Samir Abu Younes.
- The confirmation came in under two hours, a record for reporting a senior official's death.
- Abu Younes was a key planner of the October 7th attack, Hamas stated.
- He was a founding member of Hamas's military wing, joining in 1991.
- Abu Younes had previously been imprisoned by Israel.
- His funeral is scheduled for today in Khan Younis.
The military wing of Hamas officially confirmed the killing of Samir Abu Younes, identified as the commander of the Rafah Brigade. The confirmation came less than two hours after the strike, a speed described as a record for reporting the elimination of a senior Hamas official.
Hamas stated that Abu Younes was a key commander in planning and leading the October 7th attack. The organization also noted that he was among the founders of its military wing, joining in 1991, and had previously been imprisoned in Israel.
His funeral is scheduled for today after the midday prayer, departing from the mosque at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. There is an expectation that participants in the funeral may become targets.
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