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IDF reports elimination of Hamas commander in Khan Younis
Sep 19, 2026 10:46 PM CT
Khan Younis, Gaza
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Summary
The Israeli military announced the killing of Hamas commander Muhammad Suleiman Byouk in Khan Younis. The IDF stated that Byouk was involved in the October 7 attacks on southern Israel. This action represents a continued effort by Israel to degrade Hamas's command structure within the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli military claims Hamas commander killed in Gaza The Israeli military says its forces have killed a Hamas commander, Muhammad Suleiman Byouk, in Khan Younis in Gaza on Thursday. In a post on X, the military said Byouk was involved in the 7 October attacks on southern Israel.
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Claimed the killing of Hamas commander Muhammad Suleiman Byouk in Khan Younis, citing his involvement in the October 7 attacks.
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