Hamas' armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, announced that 53-year-old Samir Abu Younis was killed in an air strike yesterday (15). Reports indicate he served as the chief commander of the Rafah Brigade.
The organisation stated that he joined the armed wing of Hamas in 1991, holding several key operational positions in the Rafah area before rising to the rank of brigade commander.
Key Points
- The deceased is 53-year-old Samir Abu Younis, commander of Hamas' Rafah Brigade.
- He joined the organisation's armed wing in 1991.
- Since the October 2025 ceasefire, 1,600 Palestinians and five Israeli soldiers have been killed.
Unresolved crisis in the Gaza Strip
Although large-scale fighting ceased with the declaration of a ceasefire in October 2025, Israeli attacks have not stopped. Tensions remain high in the Gaza Strip due to a lack of agreement between the two sides regarding the disarming of Hamas.
Gaza health authorities point out that at least 1,600 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began. Five Israeli soldiers have also reportedly been killed during this period.
What next?
Reports indicate that his funeral is scheduled to be held in Khan Younis this afternoon (15).
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