Hamas says a top armed commander killed by Israel

Hamas’ armed wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, said on Friday that Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri, who served as part of the group’s higher leadership council and commander of its Khan Younis Brigade, was killed by Israel on Thursday evening.

The statement said al-Yazouri played a prominent role in planning Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.