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Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike
Samir Abu Younis, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade, was reportedly killed in an Israeli drone strike in Khan Younis. The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed targeting a senior Hamas terrorist. Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to continue eliminating Hamas leaders.
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What happened
- 01Samir Abu Younis, Hamas' Rafah Brigade commander, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis.
- 02The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed targeting a senior Hamas terrorist in the area.
- 03Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to continue eliminating Hamas leaders until Gaza is demilitarized.
- 04Hamas is reportedly attempting to rebuild its Khan Younis Brigade's operational capabilities.
- 05A separate strike reportedly targeted the Khan Younis Brigade commander at Nasser Hospital.
- 06Palestinian sources claim Murad Abu Zarifa, killed in the hospital strike, abducted Adina Moshe.
The strike occurred amid Hamas' efforts to rebuild its forces in Khan Younis, following a separate reported strike on the Khan Younis Brigade commander.
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