The IDF: We managed to eliminate the leader Samir Mahmoud Hassan Abu Younes, commander of the Rafah Brigade in the Hamas organization. Samir Abu Younis served as commander of the Rafah Brigade for two months, after the assassination of the previous brigade commander, Nael Abu Obeid. Before that he held a series of positions, including Deputy Commander of the Rafih Brigade and Commander of the Tel Sultan Battalion. According to him, Samir Abu Younes was a prominent figure among senior Hamas officials.