# Israeli military operations against Hamas leadership in Gaza

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/israeli-military-operations-against-hamas-leadership-in-gaza
> Updated: 2026-09-11T10:08:32.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced the deaths of several high-ranking members following Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip.

In the Khan Younis area, an Israeli airstrike killed Mohammed Abdul Salam Al-Yazouri, the commander of the Khan Younis brigade and a member of the Al-Qassam General Military Council. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike, stating Al-Yazouri was responsible for directing fighters and attempting to rebuild the brigade’s strength. The operation also resulted in the deaths of Hudhayfa Muammar, identified as a Hamas company commander, and Mohammed Bahjat Radi.

Additionally, the Al-Qassam Brigades reported the death of Farah Ahmed Abdel Majeed Hamed, known as ‘Abu Ahmed’, a member of the military council for the West Bank, following an operation southwest of Gaza City.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: IDF eliminates Hamas Khan Younis Brigade commander in Gaza strike

The IDF killed Muhammad Yazouri, commander of Hamas’ Khan Younis Brigade, in an airstrike in southern Gaza. The operation also killed a Hamas company commander and another brigade member.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/idf-eliminates-hamas-khan-younis-brigade-commander-in-gaza-strike

### 2026-09-09: Al-Qassam Brigades announce deaths of two leaders in Gaza

Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades announced the deaths of two leaders, Mohammed Al-Yazouri and Farah Hamed, following Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-qassam-brigades-announce-deaths-of-two-leaders-in-gaza

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