Israel announces death of Hamas commander in Gaza
According to an official statement, Abu Younis was killed in an airstrike carried out early in the morning in the southern Gaza Strip.
TL;DR
- Samir Mahmoud Hassan Abu Younis, commander of the Hamas Rafah Brigade, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
- He had been in command for about two months, succeeding Nael Abu Obeid.
- Abu Younis held various positions within Hamas's military structure, including deputy commander and battalion commander.
- Israeli authorities described him as a key figure involved in planning and executing attacks against Israeli targets.
- He was reportedly working to rebuild the military capacity of the Rafah Brigade and Hamas.
- The Al-Qassam Brigades confirmed his death and stated his involvement in the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- His funeral was scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Khan Younis.