Israel says it killed senior Hamas commander in Gaza

Israeli forces killed a senior Hamas commander in an overnight airstrike in southern Gaza. 

Israel said the strike, which took place shortly after midnight Saturday, killed Samir Mahmoud Hassan Abu Younis. 

Hamas confirmed his death and said a funeral was scheduled for Sunday.

The Israeli military accused Abu Younis of overseeing plans for future attacks. 

Other Hamas militants were also targeted. The Israeli military did not provide additional details.

The killing came about two months after Israel said it had eliminated Abu Younis’ predecessor in separate strike.