Hamas confirms killing of Rafah Brigade commander in Israeli strike on southern Gaza
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Since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, at least 1,643 Palestinians have been killed and 5,964 injured in Israeli attacks.
Gaza, Nov 15: Hamas has confirmed that its Rafah Brigade commander, Samir Abu Younis, was killed in an Israeli air strike targeting the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
The confirmation came after Israel's military and Shin Bet security agency announced that they had targeted a senior Hamas military commander in a drone strike in Khan Younis on Saturday.
The strike hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians, killing Abu Younis and injuring two others. The wounded were taken to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, medical personnel informed.
Al-Mawasi, a coastal strip along the Mediterranean Sea, is densely populated with displaced Palestinians living in tents. Israel has repeatedly carried out attacks in the area despite previously designating it as a humanitarian zone.
The confirmation came after Israel's military and Shin Bet security agency announced that they had targeted a senior Hamas military commander in a drone strike in Khan Younis on Saturday.
The strike hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians, killing Abu Younis and injuring two others. The wounded were taken to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, medical personnel informed.
Al-Mawasi, a coastal strip along the Mediterranean Sea, is densely populated with displaced Palestinians living in tents. Israel has repeatedly carried out attacks in the area despite previously designating it as a humanitarian zone.
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Gaza death toll continues to rise
Gaza's Ministry of Health said on Saturday that Israeli attacks had killed 16 Palestinians and injured 68 others over the preceding 48 hours.
Since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, at least 1,643 Palestinians have been killed and 5,964 injured in Israeli attacks, according to the ministry. It added that at least 850 bodies had been recovered from beneath the rubble.
Since the beginning of Israel's war on Gaza in October 2023, the death toll has reached at least 74,695, while 176,093 people have been injured, the ministry said.
The ministry also reported that deaths linked to cold weather had risen to 11 after a nine-month-old baby died of hypothermia, marking the first such death this winter.
Displaced Palestinians face harsh winter conditions
Gaza's Ministry of Health said on Saturday that Israeli attacks had killed 16 Palestinians and injured 68 others over the preceding 48 hours.
Since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, at least 1,643 Palestinians have been killed and 5,964 injured in Israeli attacks, according to the ministry. It added that at least 850 bodies had been recovered from beneath the rubble.
Since the beginning of Israel's war on Gaza in October 2023, the death toll has reached at least 74,695, while 176,093 people have been injured, the ministry said.
The ministry also reported that deaths linked to cold weather had risen to 11 after a nine-month-old baby died of hypothermia, marking the first such death this winter.
Displaced Palestinians face harsh winter conditions
Most of Gaza's population has been displaced and is living in tents or damaged buildings. Recent heavy rainfall has further worsened conditions, with water damage affecting already vulnerable shelters.
Israeli attacks have continued across Gaza despite the October 2025 ceasefire, with the latest strike in al-Mawasi adding to concerns over the safety of displaced civilians.
Israeli attacks have continued across Gaza despite the October 2025 ceasefire, with the latest strike in al-Mawasi adding to concerns over the safety of displaced civilians.