Hamas Confirms Death of Senior Commander Samir Abu Younis
· World · Times of India, The Hindu
Hamas has confirmed that senior commander Samir Abu Younis, 53, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades stated that Abu Younis, who led the Rafah brigade, was targeted on a street in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis on Saturday. The Israeli military and Shin Bet security agency previously reported targeting a senior Hamas commander in a drone strike in the same area without naming him. Abu Younis had been a member of the armed wing since 1991 and was involved in planning the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. His funeral is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Khan Younis.
Why it matters
The death of a high-ranking commander involved in the October 7 planning marks a significant loss for Hamas' military leadership in Rafah. The ongoing strikes continue despite a ceasefire that has failed to secure the disarmament of Hamas or halt hostilities.
Read the original report — Times of India
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