Israel says senior Hamas operative killed in Gaza strike

Rafa Salama, described as a close associate of Hamas’ top military commander Mohammed Deif, has been killed in an airstrike near Khan Younis, according to Israel’s military


Jul 13: Gaza health ministry says Israeli strike hits Al Mawasi camp, killing at least 90 people and injuring 300 others

Erez crossing
Beit Lahia
Beit Hanoun
Jabalia
Gaza City
Wadi Gaza
Nuseirat
Deir el-Balah
ISRAEL
GAZA STRIP
Khan Younis
Salah al-Din Road

Rafah
Israeli forces continuing clearing operations

Rafah crossing
Kerem Shalom crossing
EGYPT
5km 3 miles

Evacuation zones
Israeli-declared “humanitarian zone”


Israeli strike targeted two alleged masterminds of Oct 7 attack – head of Hamas’ Al Qassam brigades, Mohammed Deif (above left) and Khan Younis brigade commander Rafa Salama (above right).
Deif’s fate remains unclear


Sources: BBC, ISW
Pictures: IDF 
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