Israeli military says it struck senior armed Hamas commander
The Israeli military confirmed the killing of senior Hamas commander Samir Abu Younis in an airstrike in Khan Younis. Meanwhile, tensions remain high as health authorities report civilian casualties and ongoing disputes over humanitarian aid access.
Why it matters
The death of a high-ranking commander and the ongoing conflict in Gaza continue to impact regional stability and international diplomatic efforts regarding the ceasefire.
The Israeli military said on Sunday (November 15, 2026) it had struck a senior commander in Hamas' armed wing, and Hamas sources told Reuters the strike killed senior armed Hamas commander Samir Abu Younis in Khan Younis. Hamas later confirmed his death and said his funeral would be held on Sunday (November 15) afternoon in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills six, health authorities say Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills six, health authorities say Israeli forces have previously targeted Nasser Hospital; in 2025, the military killed five journalists — including AP contributor Mariam Dagga — when it struck a gathering point for local reporters at the complex Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills six, health authorities say storyline 1 Abu Younis, 53, commanded the Rafah brigade in Hamas' armed wing.
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