IDF Kills Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander Samir Abu Yunis

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The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed that Samir Mahmoud Hassan Abu Yunis, commander of the Rafah Brigade in Hamas's military wing, was killed in an airstrike in southern Gaza. Abu Yunis was appointed to the post about two months ago, following the killing of the previous brigade commander, Nael Abu Abed, on September 15.

Previously, Abu Yunis served as deputy commander of the Rafah Brigade and commander of the Tel Sultan battalion, and was considered one of Hamas's senior figures. According to the IDF and Shin Bet, he directed the brigade's operatives to plan and carry out attacks against Israeli civilians.

Hamas confirmed that Abu Yunis was one of the senior commanders who planned the attack. Defense Minister Katz said he joins his predecessors in the depths of hell.