Israel says Hamas commander killed in southern Gaza

July 15, 2024 - Israel says senior Hamas commander Rafa Salama was killed in an air strike in Gaza on Saturday – an attack the Gaza health ministry says killed at least 90 Palestinians.

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The Israeli army said Salama, a commander of the Khan Younis brigade, was one of the “masterminds” of the Oct 7 attack and a close associate of Mohammed Deif, the top commander of Hamas’ military wing.

It is not known whether Deif was killed. The Israeli army said he was also targeted in the strike, according to the BBC.