Israel Kills Senior Hamas Commander Samir Abu Younis, Who Helped Plan October 7 Attack

Israel has killed senior Hamas commander Samir Abu Younis in an airstrike in southern Gaza, according to Hamas's armed wing. Abu Younis, who commanded the Rafah Brigade of the Al-Qassam Brigades, was identified by Hamas as one of the key figures involved in planning and overseeing the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. 

Israel has killed senior Hamas commander Samir Abu Younis in an airstrike in southern Gaza, according to Hamas's armed wing. Abu Younis, who commanded the Rafah Brigade of the Al-Qassam Brigades, was identified by Hamas as one of the key figures involved in planning and overseeing the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.