The funeral of Mohammed al-Yazouri, commander of Hamas's Khan Yunis Brigade, is being held today, according to Palestinian sources via Abu Ali Express. Al-Yazouri was killed overnight in an Israeli drone strike in the southern Gaza Strip.
The funeral of Mohammed al-Yazouri, commander of Hamas's Khan Yunis Brigade, is being held Friday afternoon in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian sources cited by Abu Ali Express. Al-Yazouri was killed in an Israeli drone strike overnight Thursday, which the IDF and Shin Bet confirmed Friday morning eliminated him and two other Hamas operatives.
The IDF and Shin Bet stated at 10:35 Jerusalem that a precision strike in the Khan Younis area Thursday night killed Yazouri, along with company commander Hudheifa Muammar and operative Muhammad Bahjat Rashi. The military said Yazouri had advanced dozens of terror attacks against Israeli troops and sought to rebuild the brigade's capabilities. He had assumed command after replacing Rafa'a Salama, who was killed alongside Muhammad Deif in July 2024.
The Khan Yunis Brigade is one of Hamas's most significant fighting formations in southern Gaza. His elimination marks a notable blow to the terror group's command structure in the strip.
No further details on the funeral's location or attendance are currently available.
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