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Israeli strikes kill Hamas commanders in Gaza City

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Israeli forces air-striked Khan Yunis and Gaza City, killing commander Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yazouri and Farah Hamed.
The IDF, Shin Bet and Israel Police identified the targets on September 10-11, 2026.
Hamed belonged to the Silwad cell that executed 2002-2003 West Bank shootings of Israeli civilians and soldiers.
Officials said the strikes aim to degrade Hamas’s ability to rebuild weapons and stop attacks.

History

Historical Context

Israel’s 2008-2009 Gaza War, known as Operation Cast Lead, began on 27 December 2008, destroyed roughly 80 % of Gaza-Egypt tunnels and killed senior Hamas commander Nizar Rayan. The strategy of decapitating Hamas leadership resurfaced on 10-11 September 2026 when Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis and Gaza City eliminated commander Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yazouri, continuing a pattern of targeting command structures.

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Story summary

Israeli forces air-striked Khan Yunis and Gaza City, killing commander Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yazouri and Farah Hamed.
The IDF, Shin Bet and Israel Police identified the targets on September 10-11, 2026.
Hamed belonged to the Silwad cell that executed 2002-2003 West Bank shootings of Israeli civilians and soldiers.
Officials said the strikes aim to degrade Hamas’s ability to rebuild weapons and stop attacks.

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