Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Samir Abu Younis, also known as Abu Mahmoud, was reportedly killed in
· Khan Younis, Palestine
Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Samir Abu Younis, also known as Abu Mahmoud, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in al-Mawasi, western Khan Younis. An Israeli drone fired four missiles at a tent housing displaced Palestinians. Abu Younis took command of the Rafah Brigade less than two months ago, replacing Na’al Abu Ubaid, also known as Abu Atiya, who was killed in September. The IDF and Israel’s defense minister confirmed that they had struck a senior Hamas military commander but have not publicly confirmed his identity or death. Hamas sources told Reuters that Abu Younis was killed.