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The Israel Defense Forces stated they killed Samir Mahmoud Hassan Abu Younis, a senior Hamas commander, during an overnight airstrike in southern Gaza. According to the IDF, Abu Younis led the Hamas Rafah Brigade and played a leading role in planning the October 7, 2023, massacre. The military noted he had been appointed commander of the brigade approximately two months ago following the death of his predecessor, Nael Abu Obeid, who was killed on September 15.
Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades stated on Telegram that Abu Younis was involved in numerous high-profile operations and was one of the most important commanders involved in planning and overseeing the October 7 attack.
The Daily Times reported the strike occurred in Khan Younis, according to medical sources, and noted that several other people were injured.
Regarding aid delivery, Haaretz reported that while Israel pledged to allow approximately 18,000 trucks into Gaza monthly under a cease-fire deal, IDF data shows the number has averaged about half of that target since March.
Brief written by urgent.news from Haaretz, Politico EU, Daily Times — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
