Israel - Gaza · CURRENT
Hamas commander al-Yazouri killed in Israeli strike
The Israeli military says Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri, commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade, was killed in a targeted strike on 10 September. The Qassam Brigades confirmed his death, rank, and leading role in planning the 7 October 2023 attack.
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Israeli account
The Israeli military says the targeted strike killed al-Yazouri and two other commanders.
Gaza/Palestinian account
The Qassam Brigades confirm al-Yazouri’s death, his position as commander of the Khan Younis Brigade, and his leading role in planning the 7 October 2023 attack.
Neutral editorial assessment
Al-Yazouri’s death, identity, and leadership role are confirmed by both sides. Claims about two additional deaths and attacks he had recently been preparing currently come mainly from Israel.
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