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Samir Abu Younis Killing

The Israeli military said its forces killed Samir Abu Younis, commander of Hamas's Rafah brigade, in a strike on a Gaza camp. Hamas confirmed his death, with one report locating the attack in Khan Younis on Saturday. Hamas said Abu Younis played a prominent role in planning the October 7, 2023 attacks.

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