Israeli air strike kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza
Summary
Hamas confirmed that Samir Abu Younis, commander of its Rafah brigade, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people and wounded two others; Gaza’s Health Ministry reported further casualties from Israeli attacks across the territory.Key Facts
- Hamas identified Abu Younis as commander of its Rafah brigade.
- Israel’s military and Shin Bet said they had targeted a senior Hamas military commander in a drone strike in Khan Younis on Saturday.
- The strike hit a tent in the al-Mawasi area and wounded two other people.
- Medical personnel said the casualties were taken to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.
- Gaza’s Health Ministry said Israeli attacks killed 16 people and injured 68 over the 48 hours before its Saturday update.
- The ministry said at least 1,643 Palestinians had been killed and 5,964 injured since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025.
- The ministry reported that at least 74,695 people had been killed and 176,093 injured in Gaza since October 2023.
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