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Israeli military says it killed Hamas commander in Khan Younis

Times of Palestine4h ago

Published Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 06:46 Jerusalem time

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The Israeli military claimed Thursday that its forces killed Hamas commander Muhammad Suleiman Byouk in Khan Younis, Gaza, Middle East Eye reported. The military did not provide details about the circumstances of the operation or independent verification of the claim.

Hamas has not commented on the allegation. Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, has been a focal point of Israeli military operations since the war began.