Israel announces strike on commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Defence Minister announced that "the IDF is currently striking the commander of the Rafah Brigade in the Hamas terrorist organization." The statement frames the action as part of operations that earlier targeted the Khan Yunis Brigade commander and other senior figures.
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