The IDF and Shin Bet have now confirmed that Samir Abu Yunis, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza. They said he had held the post for approximately two months after his…

The IDF and Shin Bet have now confirmed that Samir Abu Yunis, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza. They said he had held the post for approximately two months after his predecessor was killed in September. Separately, the U.S. State Department blamed Hamas for endangering civilians following Thursday's strike at Nasser Hospital, which the IDF said targeted Khan Younis Brigade commander Mohammed Abu Ismail. In a statement published by Ynet, the department accused Hamas of delaying disarmament and repeatedly using hospitals and other civilian sites to shelter its operatives. It said Israel was making efforts to minimize casualties under difficult conditions created by Hamas, and called on all parties to fulfill their commitments under President Donald Trump's 20-point plan.

Palestinian reports identify the target as Samir Abu Yunis, Hamas' new Rafah Brigade commander, and claim he was killed in a strike in Khan Younis. Israeli authorities have not yet officially confirmed his death.

Palestinian reports identify the target as Samir Abu Yunis, Hamas' new Rafah Brigade commander, and claim he was killed in a strike in Khan Younis. Israeli authorities have not yet officially confirmed his death.

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that they "struck a senior terrorist in Hamas' military wing" a short while ago. Further details are expected.

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that they "struck a senior terrorist in Hamas' military wing" a short while ago. Further details are expected.

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that they "struck a senior terrorist in Hamas' military wing." Further details are expected.

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that they "struck a senior terrorist in Hamas' military wing." Further details are expected.