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An Israeli strike in southern Gaza killed Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Samir Abu Younis.
Israeli and Hamas sources confirmed Abu Younis’s death in a strike in southern Gaza. Reports differ on whether the strike occurred on Saturday or Sunday and on how many people were wounded.
What the reports agree on
- Samir Abu Younis was killed in an Israeli strike. The Hill, France24, Al Jazeera, BBC World
- Outlets identified Abu Younis as commander of Hamas’s Rafah Brigade. The Hill, France24, Al Jazeera, BBC World
- The strike took place in southern Gaza, in the Khan Younis area. The Hill, France24, Al Jazeera, BBC World
Where reports differ
- The Hill said the strike occurred on Sunday, while France24, Al Jazeera, and BBC World said it occurred on Saturday. The Hill
- Al Jazeera reported that two other people were wounded. BBC World said a medical source reported that three injured people and one body arrived at Nasser Hospital. BBC World
Reported by one outlet
- The Israeli military alleged that Abu Younis directed attacks against Israel. The Hill
- Hamas said Abu Younis played a prominent role in planning the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. France24
- Gaza’s Health Ministry said Israeli attacks killed 16 people and injured 68 in the 48 hours before its Saturday update. Al Jazeera
- Witnesses said four missiles struck a tent at the Al-Waha camp and started a fire. BBC World