Israel–Palestine–Lebanon

IDF says it killed Hamas operatives Yahya Hamdouna, Muhammad Rafaei, and Nukhba commander Basir Al-Barsh

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Israel · Hamas
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The Israel Defense Forces said on 20 September 2026 that it killed Yahya Hamdouna and Muhammad Rafaei, whom it described as militants who infiltrated Israel on 7 October, and Basir Al-Barsh, whom it described as a Nukhba commander. The IDF said they had recently advanced attacks against Israeli civilians and troops and worked to restore Hamas capabilities, which it called a ceasefire violation.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: IDF says it killed Yahya Hamdouna, Muhammad Rafaei, and Basir Al-Barsh

Official Israeli military statement; interested-party account. Place and method of the killings were not sourced; no independent confirmation.

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