Khan Younis

IDF eliminates Hamas official who oversaw arms smuggling

The IDF eliminated Muhammad al-‘Amour, who was responsible for the goods terminal at the Rafah Crossing, where hundreds of weapons and military equipment were smuggled into Gaza.

Khan Younis collapse:

Troops spotted suspicious object, retreated, bomb still detonated

The findings of the initial investigation into the deaths of 4 soldiers in Khan Yunis indicate that the soldiers carried out advanced scans and were careful - but the bomb was activated when they called a bomb disposal team.

Mohammad Sinwar’s body identified and returned to Israel

Israel confirms: One of the bodies recently found in an underground Hamas compound in Khan Younis is Mohammad Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in an airstrike last month.

IDF intensifies operations in Gaza Strip

The military has begun operating in areas in the center of the Gaza Strip where it has not yet operated, and due to concerns about the lives of hostages, is exercising extreme caution in destroying terrorist routes.

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Israeli commandos kill terrorists, raid weapons lab

Israeli commando units continue to fight terrorists within their own strongholds in Khan Younis.

IDF commandos operate deep inside Khan Yunis

Multiple special forces units have killed large numbers of terrorists, seized Hamas positions, and discovered weapons and intelligence caches.

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Soldiers welcome Shabbat deep inside Gaza

IDF soldiers recite the blessing over wine to welcome Shabbat from within their armored vehicle in the Khan Younis region of Gaza.

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IDF surrounds Khan Yunis and increases pressure on Hamas

Troops broke through the Khan Yunis Brigade's lines of defense, surrounded the city, and began maneuvering in the heart of the city.

Day 58: Massive airstrikes in Khan Younis

The IDF conducted an unusually intense bombardment of the Khan Younis region of the Gaza Strip, as well as striking targets in the north.

From Khan Yunis to a Jewish wedding

Dor Shachar was born Ayman Subah in Khan Yunis, Gaza. He fled to Israel and converted. Last week he married Edith, also a convert.

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Security officials convene Monday morning following battle in southern Gaza which claimed the life of IDF officer.

Happy ending: Gazan tiger finds new home in South Africa

Three days after leaving behind a cramped cage at the Khan Younis zoo in Gaza, Laziz the tiger arrived in South Africa on Thursday.

Photos: Gaza's last tiger leaves 'world's worst zoo'

The inhumane neglect of the Khan Younis zoo came to an end when the last animals left today. "I am very sad," lamented owner Ziad Aweda.

Watch: Hamas outlines 'Deadly Ambush' on IDF in 2014

The Al-Qassam Brigad published a documentary detailing the execution of a road-side ambush of IDF forces during Operation Protective Edge.

Islamic Jihad terrorist killed in latest Gaza tunnel collapse

For the second time in a week, Islamic Jihad terrorist killed in tunnel collapse in Khan Younis.

Israeli Bedouin teenager breaks into Gaza, disappears

Jauma Abu Ganima, a resident from the south, crossed the border before IDF soldiers could stop him, and disappeared into Khan Younis.

Children simulate terror attacks in Gaza play

'Children's festival' features mock IDF soldier abductions, revolts against Israeli police.

Gaza Schoolchildren Traumatized by Sounds of Hamas Torture

Shrieks and cries of pain from nearby police building regularly interrupting lessons at Khan Younis school.

Four Clumsy Hamas Terrorists Injured in 'Work Accident'

Accidental explosion in Gaza leaves four terrorists with 'moderate and dangerous' injuries.

Gaza Rocket Narrowly Misses Sderot Synagogue

Terrorists fire rockets at southern Israel, narrowly missing worshippers. IDF responds with direct hits on terror targets.

Five IDF Soldiers Wounded in Gaza; Four Terrorists Killed

Five IDF soldiers wounded in explosion as they work along the Gaza border. Four terrorists killed in ensuing gun battle.