The IDF eliminated a senior Hamas commander in Rafah

The Israeli military announced the elimination of Samir Abu Yunis, who headed the Rafah brigade in the armed wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement. This was announced on November 15 by the press service of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

"The IDF and the SHABAK (the Israeli secret service. They struck in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, as a result of which terrorist Samir Mahmoud Hassan Abu Yunis, commander of the Rafah brigade, which is part of the military wing of Hamas, was eliminated," the Israeli military said in a Telegram channel.

It is specified that the deceased led the Rafah brigade for about two months. Prior to that, the post also belonged to Nahel Abu Obeid, who was destroyed by the Israeli side.

Israeli army officials said that measures had been taken in preparation for the attack to reduce the risk of civilian casualties. In particular, the military reported on the use of precision weapons and the use of aerial reconnaissance data.

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Nael Abu Obeid was killed by the IDF on September 15. At that time, it was indicated that in addition to the Rafah brigade, he led the Tel as Sultan and Ibna battalions. According to the Israeli side, the neutralized military ordered the preparation and conduct of attacks against its military personnel and citizens.