Israeli air strike kills top Hamas commander in Gaza, two others wounded
Israel has killed a senior Hamas commander in an air strike on the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Hamas confirmed on Sunday that its Rafah Brigade commander, Samir Abu Younis, was killed in the Israeli strike carried out on Saturday. The Israeli military and Shin Bet security agency had earlier announced in […] Israeli air strike kills top Hamas commander in Gaza, two others…
An Israeli air strike targeted a Hamas commander in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, resulting in the death of Rafah Brigade leader Samir Abu Younis and wounding of two others. Israel and the Shin Bet security agency initially announced the drone strike, which reportedly struck a tent housing displaced Palestinians.
The casualties were transported to Nasser Medical Complex for treatment. Footage confirmed the injuries, with stretchers displaying signs of blood. Al-Mawasi, located along the Mediterranean Sea, is a densely populated area with displaced Palestinians residing in makeshift tents. Despite being labeled a humanitarian zone, Israel has repeatedly targeted the area.
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- Hamas confirms death of senior commander Samir Abu Younis in Israeli airstrike timesofindia.indiatimes.com
