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Israeli army says it struck Hamas Nukhba commander in Khan Younis

Enemy media: The Israeli army says it struck a Hamas militant in an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday. The strike in Khan Younis targeted a company commander in Hamas's elite Nukhba Force, according to the IDF. He is not named, and his condition is unclear. Palestinian media reported that the strike wounded several people. The IDF said the militant took part in the October 7, 2023 assault on Israel and also advanced attacks on troops in the Strip. The military said the terrorist's activities posed an immediate threat to its forces, justifying the strike amid the ceasefire.

Earlier LBN reports from Khan Younis

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