IDF: Southern Gaza strike targeted Hamas brigade commander
The Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Thursday that an overnight strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis targeted Muhammad Abu Ismail, commander of Hamas's Khan Yunis Brigade. Other…
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Israel struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis targeting Muhammad Abu Ismail, the Hamas commander for the Khan Yunis Brigade. The military and Shin Bet stated he directed attacks against soldiers and civilians and held hostages. The IDF noted results were still under review. This operation raises the question of how Israel will handle Hamas's continued use of medical facilities as command and detention sites.