US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Hamas has condemned the killing of Muhammad Abdel Salam Al-Yazouri, a senior commander of the Qassam Brigades and head of its Khan Younis Brigade, after Israeli forces killed him in an attack on Thursday evening. The development was announced by Hamas’s armed wing on Friday.
Hamas described the operation as a “cowardly Israeli assassination,” while Israeli military sources have also said that Al-Yazouri was killed in the Khan Younis area. His death comes amid continued Israeli military operations in Gaza and ongoing tensions across the wider Middle East.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Hamas Condemns Killing Of Muhammad Al-Yazouri By Israel
The Qassam Brigades condemned what it described as an Israeli assassination operation targeting Al-Yazouri. Hamas confirmed his death and identified him as the commander of its Khan Younis Brigade.
According to Reuters, Al-Yazouri was also a member of Hamas’s higher leadership council and had played a prominent role in planning the group’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Who Was Qassam Brigades Commander Muhammad Al-Yazouri?
Muhammad Abdel Salam Al-Yazouri was a senior Hamas military commander who led the Qassam Brigades’ Khan Younis Brigade in southern Gaza.
His role in the group’s military leadership made his reported death a significant development for Hamas. Israeli officials have previously described him as an important commander involved in rebuilding the brigade’s capabilities and planning attacks.
Israel-Hamas War: What Happened In Khan Younis?
The killing took place in the Khan Younis area during an Israeli military operation. Israeli forces have repeatedly targeted Hamas commanders and military infrastructure across Gaza.
The latest development comes amid continued violence in Gaza despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire that began in October 2025. Reuters reported that Israeli strikes and clashes have continued, with Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the ceasefire.
Gaza War Latest: Al-Yazouri Death Raises Tensions
Al-Yazouri’s death is expected to add to tensions between Israel and Hamas as both sides remain locked in disputes over the future of Gaza, Israeli military operations and Hamas’s armed capabilities.
The killing also comes as the wider Middle East remains tense, with developments involving Israel, Iran and other regional actors continuing to shape the broader security situation.
