The IDF and ISA Eliminated the Commander of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade! Overnight (Saturday), the IDF and ISA struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Samir Mahmoud Hassan Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah Brigade in Hamas’ military wing. Samir Abu Younis served as the commander of the Rafah Brigade for only approximately two months, following the elimination of the brigade’s previous commander, Nael Abu Obeid, on September 15. Previously, he held a number of positions in the brigade, including Deputy Commander of the Rafah Brigade and Commander of the Tel al-Sultan Battalion. Samir Abu Younis was a key figure among senior Hamas members. In his position, Samir Abu Younis directed the brigade’s terrorists to advance and carry out terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops. Additionally, he worked to restore the force buildup of the brigade and the Hamas terrorist organization, which suffered severe damage throughout the war.