Khan Yunis

Major tragedy:

Seven soldiers fell in southern Gaza

Seven soldiers were killed when a terrorist attached an explosive device to their armored vehicle in Khan Yunis, causing it to explode.

Coloring book in Khan Yunis depicts 9/11 attacks

A children's coloring book found by IDF forces in Khan Younis depicts the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York City and the two planes that crashed into the Twin Towers, journalist Amit Segal reported.

Preventing further disasters

IDF destroys dozens of booby-trapped buildings in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and uncover major Hamas tunnel network in Khan Yunis, dismantling over 200 terror sites and five tons of explosives.

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IDF locates and extracts corpse of Mohammad Sinwar

New footage shows remains retrieved from beneath Khan Yunis hospital; Sinwar killed alongside Rafah Brigade commander in May strike.

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IDF forces operate in and around Khan Yunis hospital

Troops from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion, Yahalom, and special units from the Intelligence Directorate and the ISA launched a targeted operation at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

IDF uncovers:

Hamas command center hidden beneath Gaza’s European Hospital

In dramatic operation, IDF and ISA forces expose Hamas war room and tunnel network used to direct the October 7 massacre - beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

Numerous underground tunnels neutralized in Khan Yunis

6 Brigades have been operating in Khan Yunis and have eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed underground hideouts and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.

New details:

This is how the IDF found the bodies of Gadi and Judi Haggai

Newly released details shed light on the intelligence-led mission that brought the bodies of Gadi and Judi Haggai back from Khan Yunis.

From the soldiers' POV

Watch: IDF activities in southern Khan Yunis

IDF forces eliminate terrorists and dismantle underground infrastructure in ongoing operations targeting Hamas strongholds in southern Gaza.

IDF confirms:

Top Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar eliminated in airstrike

IDF confirms May 13 elimination of Mohammed Sinwar, head of Hamas’ military wing and key architect of the October 7th massacre, in a precision strike on an underground command center in Khan Yunis. Two senior commanders were also killed.

Dozens of terrorists elimintated

36th Division leaves Rafah for Khan Yunis

IDF forces, including Golani, Armored, and Kfir Brigades, work alongside Yahalom troops to dismantle extensive terrorist networks and eliminate threats in the Gaza Strip’s Khan Yunis and Rafah areas.

As fighting Intensifies:

IDF orders massive evacuation in southern Gaza

IDF calls on residents of Khan Yunis and surrounding areas to evacuate immediately amid unprecedented offensive targeting terrorist infrastructure.

Gideon's Chariots

Dozens of terrorists eliminated, 200 terror targets destroyed

After operating in Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria, the 98th Division has returned to operate in Khan Yunis as part of Operation 'Gideon’s Chariots.'

Report:

Eliminated terrorist abducted and held Arbel Yehud

Ahmad Sarhan, who was reportedly eliminated in an IDF special operation this morning, was said to have overseen the abduction and captivity of Arbel Yehud.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis as Israel prepares aid transfer to Gaza

IDF launchs a wave of air and artillery strikes in Khan Yunis Monday morning, denies reports claiming special forces mission to rescue hostages.

Report:

Body of Mohammed Sinwar found in Khan Yunis terror tunnel

The body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has been found in a terrorist attack tunnel in Khan Yunis, Saudi media reported Sunday morning.

Who else was killed in the massive strike on Khan Yunis?

Airstrike involving 40 bunker-busting bombs may have killed senior Hamas commander Mohammed Shabana and spokesman Abu Obaida in underground tunnel.

Dramatic footage of IDF strike targeting Hamas leader in Gaza

Dramatic footage shows moment of Gaza strike, dozens of bombs hit near Khan Yunis hospital; Israel estimates Hamas leader eliminated.

IDF confirms:

Hamas 'journalist' eliminated in Khan Yunis

Hassan Aslih, a terrorist from the Hamas Khan Yunis brigade, infiltrated Israel and documented acts of looting, arson, and murder, and uploaded the footage to the internet.

In Khan Yunis

'Journalist' who documented October 7th eliminated

IDF strikes significant Hamas terrorists who were operating from within the “Nasser” hospital in Khan Yunis. PA reports: Gazan "journalist" who broadcast live footage of a burning tank on October 7th eliminated in the strike.

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IDF strikes Hamas rocket launcher aimed at Israel

Following the strike, a number of secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of rockets prepared for launch toward Israeli territory.

One Year Later:

Dramatic footage of the battle for Khan Yunis

Newly published footage shows a soldier's daring rescue of his comrade.

IDF encircles Rafah

The troops completed the establishment of the Morag route, separating Rafah and Khan Yunis, and entered the area of Daraj Tufah in the Gaza city.

IDF confirms:

Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

The military stressed that the strike was conducted following an extensive intelligence-gathering process and with precise munitions, in order to mitigate harm to the surrounding environment as much as possible.

Hamas announces:

Political bureau member Salah al-Bardawil eliminated

Hamas confirms reports that Salah al-Bardawil, a member of the organization's political bureau, was eliminated in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, along with his wife.

Deported terrorist interviewed at Hamas ceremony

Mohammed Abu Warda, released from Israeli prison as part of the hostage deal, was sent to Gaza after Egypt refused to accept his deportation.

Netanyahu on hostages' release:

These horrific scenes must not be allowed to repeat themselves

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticizes chaos in Khan Yunis during release of hostages Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes.

In Khan Yunis

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

IAF conducts several IDF and ISA intelligence-based strikes on a number of terrorists who took part in the murderous October 7th massacre in Israeli territory.

Hamas Internal Security chief eliminated

Hassam Shahwan, head of Hamas Internal Security Forces in the southern Gaza Strip, hid among the civilian population in Khan Yunis and was eliminated by the IAF.

In Humanitarian Area:

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist in Khan Yunis

IDF says the strike was conducted with the direction of IDF and Shin Bet intelligence. Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians.

Khan Yunis:

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist operating in humanitarian area

IDF announces that the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a Hamas terrorist who was operating in the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis.

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Dramatic documentation of clashes with terrorists in Gaza

Reservists publish rare documentation of a battle against 7 terrorists in the heart of Gaza. Watch the body camera footage of Capt. (Res.) Kobi Cohen.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Khan Yunis:

Terrorist who launched missiles towards Israel eliminated

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

Dozens of terror targets struck throughout Gaza

Armed terrorists eliminated and weapons found in Rafah area; over 40 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 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.

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.'

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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.