Israel Kills Two Hamas Commanders in Gaza Strikes, Citing Systematic Ceasefire Violations

September 14, 2026 — The IDF struck two separate targets in Gaza, killing Rafat Abu Zamar, a company commander in Hamas's operations headquarters, in Khan Younis, and Muhammad Khader Fahmi Aghour, a Hamas operative involved in weapons production, in Gaza City. The military said Abu Zamar had trained fighters ahead of the October 7, 2023 attack and had 'recently continued training fighters and expanding Hamas capabilities.' Israel characterized both men as advancing attacks on troops and civilians while working to restore Hamas's operational strength 'in systematic violation of the ceasefire,' and said precision munitions and aerial surveillance were used to limit harm to civilians. The strikes are the latest in a series of Israeli operations this month targeting Hamas commanders accused of rebuilding capabilities under the ceasefire that has held, with recurring violations on both sides, since October 2025.