According to the army, the commander was involved in planning the October 7 attack by Hamas.
The Israeli army says that Rafe Lightning, the commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade, was killed in an airstrike on Saturday. In addition to Salama, the targets of the Israeli army strike were the head of the armed wing of Hamas Mohammed Deif.
According to the military, Salama was one of Deif’s closest associates and was involved in planning the October 7 attack by Hamas.
According to the Israeli military, Salama’s death significantly hampers Hamas’ military capabilities. Hamas has not confirmed Salama’s fate.
Source: Reuters