Israeli Airstrike in Khan Younis Kills Alleged PIJ Commander and Civilian
On June 13, 2026, an Israeli missile strike targeted the Al-Mawasi displacement camp near Khan Younis, killing Iyad Nofal, an alleged elite commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), and one other individual. While the Israeli military claimed the target was planning an imminent attack, civilian witnesses reported Nofal was unarmed and outside a tent in a designated humanitarian zone. The strike is part of a reported uptick in ceasefire violations that have killed over 1,000 people since October 2025.
Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: assassination
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 2
Source: Mondoweiss