Tonight (Saturday) the IDF and the Shin Bet attacked in the southern Gaza Strip and killed Samir Mahmoud Hassan Abu Younes, commander of the Rafah Brigade in the military arm of Hamas.
Samir Abu Younis served as commander of the Rafah Brigade for only two months, after the assassination of the previous brigade commander, Naal Abu Obeid, on September 15. In the past, he held a series of positions in the brigade, including deputy commander of the Rafah Brigade and commander of the Tel Al-Sultan Battalion. Samir Abu Younes was a key figure among senior Hamas figures.
In his role, Samir Abu Younes directed the terrorists of the brigades to advance and carry out terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens and IDF soldiers. In addition, he worked to restore the strength of the brigade and organization Hamas, which suffered severe damage throughout the war.