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News and updates about Khan Yunis

In strike in Khan Yunis

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab

IAF eliminates terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab, who was a member of Hamas' political bureau, and was responsible for national relations within the organization.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Izz al-Din Kassab

Operated in humanitarian area

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis

Strike on October 7 terrorists

Hamas commanders take shelter among Gaza civilians

Three senior Hamas commanders took cover in a humanitarian area while attempting to escape a targeted IDF strike, report says. IDF: Samer Ismail Khadr Abu Daqqa, Osama Tabesh, and Ayman Mabhouh struck in targeted operation.

Hamas commanders take shelter among Gaza civilians

Operated in humanitarian area

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional means.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis

Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated

In Rafah, IDF troops eliminated terrorists, conducted targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure, and located large quantities of weapons in the area.

Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated

Operation complete:

IDF destroys terror tunnels, eliminates hundreds of terrorists

Dozens of terror infrastructures, over 250 terrorists, eliminated in operations in southern Gaza as IDF moves out of humanitarian area and on to further activities.

IDF destroys terror tunnels, eliminates hundreds of terrorists

Terrorists identified by UAV, eliminated in air strike

IDF strikes launcher from which projectiles were fired toward Israeli territory; dozens of terrorists eliminated in southern and central Gaza.

Terrorists identified by UAV, eliminated in air strike

Islamic Jihad intelligence commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists, locates large quantities of weapons in central and southern Gaza, and eliminates a commander in the Islamic Jihad’s intelligence unit.

Islamic Jihad intelligence commander eliminated in Gaza

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

In the past two weeks, the soldiers of the 7th Brigade eliminated dozens of terrorists, and over 100 terror targets were struck in aerial operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

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IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at central Israel

Rocket launcher used to fire at Rishon Lezion, set up near Gaza school, is destroyed by IDF.

IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at central Israel

IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

IDF dismantles underground tunnel route in Khan Yunis, destroying ready-to-fire rocket launcher.

IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

Terrorist carrying explosives eliminated in central Gaza

IDF forces eliminate dozens of terrorists, strike 30 terror targets, and destroy rocket launchers used to fire at Israeli troops.

Terrorist carrying explosives eliminated in central Gaza

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun fell in battle in Gaza

Navigational system malfunction causes Israeli F-15 to miss its intended target by nearly 300 meters, killing Lieutenant Ben Nun and wounding 6 other soldiers.

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun fell in battle in Gaza

Khan Yunis:

1.5 km weapons storage tunnel destroyed

The 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom Unit located and destroyed an underground tunnel route approximately a kilometer and a half long.

1.5 km weapons storage tunnel destroyed

Following intelligence:

IDF expands operations in central Gaza Strip

Forces from the 98th Division expanded their operations over the past day as the Paratroopers Brigade combat team moved into western Khan Yunis and the Hamid neighborhood.

IDF expands operations in central Gaza Strip

IDF forces expand operations in Khan Yunis

IDF continues operational activity in the central and southern Gaza, striking terror cells and rocket launcher used to fire rockets towards Israel, and eliminating dozens of terrorists.

IDF forces expand operations in Khan Yunis

IDF distributes flyers in Khan Yunis and Deir al Balah

The IDF announced that "due to significant acts of terrorism, the exploitation of the Humanitarian Area for terrorist activities, and the firing of rockets and mortars toward the State of Israel in the north of Khan Yunis, remaining in this area has become dangerous.

IDF distributes flyers in Khan Yunis and Deir al Balah

Khan Yunis:

Terrorist who launched missiles towards Israel eliminated

IDF continues operations in Gaza, eliminating Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists and dismantling terrorist infrastructure.

Terrorist who launched missiles towards Israel eliminated

Dozens of terror targets struck throughout Gaza

Armed terrorists eliminated and weapons found in Rafah area; over 40 terror targets struck throughout Gaza.

Dozens of terror targets struck throughout Gaza

IDF strikes terror cell which launched missiles into Israel

IDF forces strike targets in the area from which projectiles were launched toward the area of Ein Hashlosha on Monday.

IDF strikes terror cell which launched missiles into Israel

IDF drops warning flyers in northern Khan Yunis

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced Sunday morning that due to significant terrorist activity, exploitation of the Humanitarian Area for terrorist activity and rocket fire toward the State of Israel from the Aljalaa area, remaining in this area has become dangerous.

IDF drops warning flyers in northern Khan Yunis

Khan Yunis:

IDF troops locate weapons in underground tunnel

IDF troops locate weapons and explosives in an underground tunnel in Khan Yunis, warn residents of several neighborhoods to evacuate to humanitarian area. 'Hamas and other terror groups are firing at Israel from within your areas.'

IDF troops locate weapons in underground tunnel

Khan Yunis:

IDF begins operation to locate terrorists & terror infrastructure

IDF begins targeted operation in Khan Yunis, IAF prepares ground by striking 30 terror targets, including weapons storehouses, terrorist staging grounds.

IDF begins operation to locate terrorists & terror infrastructure

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Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop below Khan Yunis

Troops of the 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom Unit located, investigated, and destroyed an underground route dozens of meters deep.

Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop below Khan Yunis

He is my brother

We don't resemble each other in opinions or lifestyles, but at 100 intersections in Israel this coming Thursday, we are going to show that we are brothers. Read on.

He is my brother

IAF destroys loaded rocket launchers aimed towards Israel

כלי טיס של חיל האוויר, בשיתוף מרכז האש של פיקוד הדרום, תקפו והשמידו במרחב ח'אן יונס משגרים טעונים אשר כוונו לשטח הארץ

IAF destroys loaded rocket launchers aimed towards Israel

98th Division dimantled 100 km of tunnels since start of war

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit summarized the 98th Division's recently-completed operation in Khan Yunis, including the elimination of over 150 terrorists, dismantling of weapons storage facilities, and locating of large quantities of weapons.

98th Division dimantled 100 km of tunnels since start of war

After one week:

IDF's 98th Division completes operations in Khan Yunis

IDF's 98th Division completes operational activity in Khan Yunis area; eliminates terrorist who advanced multiple attacks on IDF troops in central Gaza.

IDF's 98th Division completes operations in Khan Yunis

IDF operation in Gaza:

35 targets struck from the air, numerous terrorists eliminated

Over the past day, IDF troops eliminated dozens of terrorists, including terrorists who fired toward the troops, and dismantled terrorist infrastructure.

35 targets struck from the air, numerous  terrorists eliminated

IDF commander:

'This is where we found our murdered brothers and sisters'

Commanding Officer of IDF's 98th Division speaks from inside the tunnel from which the hostages were rescued, beneath the area previously designated as the humanitarian area. 'We will do all it takes to bring down Hamas, and all it takes to bring back our fellow people, from wherever they are.'

'This is where we found our murdered brothers and sisters'

IDF strikes rocket launch site in Gaza

IDF strikes launch site prepared to launch projectiles toward Israeli territory, continues operational activity in Gaza.

IDF strikes rocket launch site in Gaza

IDF to Gazans: Evacuate part of Khan Yunis humanitarian area

Ahead of military operation, IDF warns Hamas is using part of the Khan Yunis humanitarian area for terror purposes, orders civilians to evacuate to safety.

IDF to Gazans: Evacuate part of Khan Yunis humanitarian area

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IDF eliminates seven terror cells responsible for mortar launches

IDF eliminates 100 terrorists in Khan Yunis, strikes 45 terror targets.

IDF eliminates seven terror cells responsible for mortar launches

Khan Yunis recovery op:

The terrorist who was photographed leading forces to the bodies

One of the photos published by the ISA from the operation to recover the bodies of five hostages shows an individual in an IDF uniform and handcuffs.

The terrorist who was photographed leading forces to the bodies

65 ft. underground:

Watch: Bodies of hostages recovered from Gaza tunnel

IDF releases footage from operation in which the bodies of 5 hostages were recovered. The bodies were held in an area that had been designated as a humanitarian zone.

Watch: Bodies of hostages recovered from Gaza tunnel

ISA reveals photos from operation to rescue hostages' bodies

ISA publishes photos from operation to rescue the bodies of Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

ISA reveals photos from operation to rescue hostages' bodies

IDF: Failed Hamas launches injured civilians in Khan Yunis

Failed Hamas launches from the hmanitarian area hit the UNRWA Al-Qarara school in the area of Khan Yunis, killing and injuring multiple civilians.

IDF: Failed Hamas launches injured civilians in Khan Yunis

Khan Yunis:

IDF destroys 50 terror targets, eliminates dozens of terrorists

IDF destroys 50 terror infrastructure sites in Khan Yunis, IAF eliminates terrorists in Rafah.

IDF destroys 50 terror targets, eliminates dozens of terrorists

From air and ground:

IDF unit eliminates terror cell driving in vehicle

IDF soldiers identify terror cell driving towards them, eliminate the terrorists in a combined ground and air operation.

IDF unit eliminates terror cell driving in vehicle

Footage from Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists within 24 hours

The 7th Brigade led the divisional activity and eliminated several terrorists in encounters with terrorist cells in the first hours of combat.

IDF eliminates dozens of terrorists within 24 hours

IDF activity in Khan Yunis

Over 30 terror infrastructure sites struck in a day

The IDF is operating in Khan Yunis due to intelligence indicating that terrorists were operating and firing rockets in the city, as well as efforts by Hamas to reassemble its forces there.

Over 30 terror infrastructure sites struck in a day

IDF renews ground operations in Khan Yunis

Three months after retreating from Khan Yunis, IDF restarts ground operations in the area, due to 'significant terrorist activity and rocket fire' in the area.

IDF renews ground operations in Khan Yunis

IDF to Gazans: Evacuate part of humanitarian area

IDF warns Gazan civilians to evacuate part of Khan Yunis humanitarian area, due to increased terror activity in the area. 'Early warning intended to mitigate harm to civilian population.'

IDF to Gazans: Evacuate part of humanitarian area

Report:

Israel waited for Deif to arrive to strike Hamas compound

Israeli defense officials tell New York Times that the strike targeting Hamas’ military leader followed weeks of surveillance of a compound used by Rafa’a Salameh, the head of the group's Khan Yunis brigade.

Israel waited for Deif to arrive to strike Hamas compound

Gallant to fighter pilots:

'Pursuit of Hamas terrorists will continue for years to come'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with the fighter pilots and support teams that participated in the operation against top Hamas targets in Khan Yunis.

'Pursuit of Hamas terrorists will continue for years to come'

IDF and ISA confirm:

Commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade eliminated

Rafa’a Salameh, in the area of Khan Yunis one of the closest associates of Mohammed Deif, the Commander of Hamas’ Military Wing, and was one of the masterminds of the October 7th Massacre.

Commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade eliminated

Reports of civilian deaths

IDF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part, among other terrorist activities, in the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. IDF probing reports of harm to civilians in Khan Yunis.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre

IDF strikes Khan Yunis municipality building used by Hamas

The municipality building contained an operational tunnel shaft connected to underground terror infrastructure and was used as a gathering point for Hamas terrorist operatives.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis municipality building used by Hamas

Heavy barrage on southern Israel

Approximately 20 rockets were fired within a short time from the Khan Yunis area in Gaza.

Heavy barrage on southern Israel

IDF eliminates terrorists:

Hamas command center, located in Gaza school, is attacked

IDF strikes terrorists hiding on school campus in Khan Yunis, after the terrorists used the school as a Hamas headquarters from which to direct terror activities against the IDF.

Hamas command center, located in Gaza school, is attacked

Report:

Sinwar is hiding in Khan Yunis

According to report in The New York Times, Yahya Sinwar is not in Rafah, but remains in the tunnels in Khan Yunis - surrounded by hostages to use as human shields.

Sinwar is hiding in Khan Yunis

IDF refutes reports:

Mass grave in Khan Yunis dug by Gazans months ago

The IDF says that the fact that Gazans dug the grave outside the Nasser Hospital is corroborated by social media documentation uploaded by Gazans in January.

Mass grave in Khan Yunis dug by Gazans months ago

4 rockets fired at southern Israel hours after IDF withdraws

Avigdor Liberman says 'those who grovel in the morning receive rockets in the afternoon' after rockets fired from area IDF ground troops had just left.

4 rockets fired at southern Israel hours after IDF withdraws

Chief of Staff:

'Release of hostages is top priority'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Khan Yunis, praises troops for successful Shifa Hospital operation.

'Release of hostages is top priority'

Rocket launcher found in the middle of an olive grove

In a raid on terrorist infrastructure, the forces found and seized arms including pistols, rifles, clips and ammo, weapons instruction booklets, mortars, explosives, military equipment, and documents with high intelligence value.

Rocket launcher found in the middle of an olive grove

Khan Yunis:

Guns and grenades found near Al-Amal Hospital

IDF forces found significant weapons stockpiled near a hospital in Khan Yunis during a recent raid.

Guns and grenades found near Al-Amal Hospital

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Israeli forces have concluded a large-scale operation in the Hamad neighborhood of Khan Yunis.

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Khan Yunis:

Grenades, RPGs, mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

IDF soldiers identified terror infrastructure and weapons belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization, eliminated terrorists at close range using tank fire, and neutralized threats positioned near the fence.

Grenades, RPGs, mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

Khan Yunis:

200-meter terror tunnel found under pepper field

Tunnel containing weapons, explosives, and rocket launchers found under agricultural field near Gaza residential neighborhood.

200-meter terror tunnel found under pepper field

Terrorists open fire from next to woman, children

After terrorists open fire on soldiers in Khan Yunis, 'Matador' missile eliminates them while avoiding harm to woman and 2 children in the next room.

Terrorists open fire from next to woman, children