Khadifa Kawareh
Khadifa Kawareh was a Hamas company commander within the Khan Yunis Brigade, eliminated by the IDF in August 2026 for planning imminent terror attacks against Israeli forces.
Khadifa Kawareh was a mid-level operative in the military wing of Hamas, specifically serving as a company commander within the Khan Yunis Brigade. His role involved the tactical oversight of terror cells operating in the southern Gaza Strip, a region that has remained a focal point for Hamas's defensive and offensive infrastructure. According to the IDF, Kawareh was actively involved in the planning and preparation of terror attacks directed at Israeli ground troops operating in the area. On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the IDF conducted a targeted strike in Khan Yunis to eliminate Kawareh. The military reported that the operation utilized precision munitions to ensure a direct hit on the target while implementing specific protocols to mitigate collateral damage and civilian harm. Palestinian sources subsequently confirmed his identity and his rank within the Al-Qassam Brigades. His elimination is part of the ongoing Israeli security effort to dismantle the command structure of Hamas's regional brigades and prevent organized ambushes against IDF personnel.