Khan Yunis

Under Khan Yunis cemetery:

Troops find terror tunnel with command offices

The tunnel, dug by the Hamas terrorist organization, is part of a complex underground labyrinth, about a kilometer long and 20 meters deep.

IDF takes out terrorists in central, northern Gaza

IDF operating against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in Khan Yunis and Gaza City.

30-year-old stolen trophy found in Khan Yunis

Akiva Halfon found a trophy from 1994 belonging to one Eli Yifrah in a house in Khan Yunis. He found the owner through Facebook and promised to return it upon his return from the front lines.

Intensive battles in the area of Khan Yunis continue

The Paratroopers Brigade combat team continues to strike terror targets in the Khan Yunis area. The troops also eliminated terrorists and located large quantities of weapons.

Deep in Gaza:

Tanya printed on outskirts of Khan Yunis

Together with Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries, IDF soldiers in Khan Yunis place mezuzah on doorpost, lay tefillin, and print a copy of the Tanya.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Reservists bring a big advantage'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited Khan Yunis and told commanders that reservists must be cared for.

Snipers and close-quarters combat:

IDF Paratroopers operate in western Khan Yunis

During a raid of Hamas military sites, the troops found dozens of Kalashnikov rifles, frag grenades, UAV drop charges, and mortars.

US 'gravely concerned'

Israel blamed for strike on UNRWA facility in Gaza

IDF investigation rules out an Israeli aerial or artillery strike hit an UNRWA facility in Khan Yunis. US: We will continue to seek further information.

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261st Brigade's operations before the disaster

A short time before the disaster which led to the deaths of 21 of its reservists, the 261st Brigade was filmed operating to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.

Dozens of terrorists killed:

Ground troops completely encircle Khan Yunis

IDF ground troops engaged in close-quarters combat directed IAF strikes, and used intelligence to coordinate fire, resulting in the elimination of dozens of terrorists.

50 terrorists dead since the morning:

IDF launches extensive offensive in Khan Yunis

Forces are currently surrounding the "refugee" camp in the area and have begun advancing in it, operating against Hamas targets in the area, including military command and control bases.

In Khan Yunis

Footage: This is the tunnel where hostages were held

Soldiers of the 98th Division operated in an underground tunnel in Khan Yunis where hostages were being held. The length of the tunnel was about 830 meters and it was about 20 meters deep.

Mock-up of an IDF tank:

IDF raids Hamas training installation

The 7th Brigade Battle Team raided an installation that served as a training camp for the Khan Yunis Brigade and was a meeting place for senior Hamas figures.

Freed hostage reveals:

Dozens of hostages were held at Nasser hospital

Sharon Aloni Cunio, who was freed together with her 3-year-old daughters in November, describes to CNN the harsh conditions hostages faced in Khan Yunis hospital, fight to free her husband who is still captive.

Offices of Hamas commanders raided in Khan Yunis

Many weapons, ammunition, and grenades found in office of the Southern Khan Yunis Battalion Commander.

IDF investigation:

Hamas launched attack from Gaza Hospital

IDF systems show: This week, the Hamas terrorist organization carried out a launch toward IDF troops from within the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

Khan Yunis:

IDF strikes truck smuggling Hamas weapons

IDF troops located weapons, explosive devices, and ammunition inside a cabinet in a child's room at the residence of a Hamas terrorist.

Aliyah Minister's son wounded in Gaza

The son of Minister Ofir Sofer, himself a disabled veteran, was lightly wounded in battle in Khan Yunis.

Khan Yunis:

IDF soldiers find weapons hidden in UNRWA bags

Kfir Brigade soldiers operated in Khan Yunis, where they eliminated terrorists and found many weapons used by the terror organization.

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How IDF eliminated attacking terror cell in Bureij

Multiple launching pads for rockets found during military operations in Khan Yunis.

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Musical Havdalah in Khan Yunis

IDF soldiers mark the end of Shabbat in the southern Gaza Strip with a musical rendition of the Havdalah ceremony.

Bodycam footage:

Rocket launchers found in school, community center

In raid on Hamas stronghold in Gaza, IDF forces find large quantities of weapons, grenades inside bedroom closet.

Dramatic footage: IDF destroys Nukhba force's command center

IDF soldiers in Khan Yunis locate tunnel shafts that were destroyed - and that served Hamas' Nukhba forces.

IDF eliminates terror cell planting explosives near tank

IDF forces strike a terrorist cell that attempted to plant an explosive device adjacent to an IDF tank.

Footage: IDF destroys weapons manufacturing site

IDF publishes footage showing destruction of weapons manufacturing site in Gaza's Khan Yunis area.

Givati troops eliminate terrorists emerging from tunnel

2 soldiers killed when explosive detonated during operations in Khan Yunis.

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis:

Operations are impressive, there's still work to do

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment, meets commanders of Southern Command, and the Givati and 98th brigades.

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Commando fighters operating in Khan Yunis

Soldiers of the 98th Division have been operating in the Khan Yunis area, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates terrorists in strike on terror compound

IDF locates numerous weapons during search of school, destroy launcher loaded with rockets aimed at Israeli territory.

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IDF troops discover explosive device in Gaza medical clinic

IDF troops in Khan Yunis eliminated a terrorist who launched an RPG at them. Israeli navy continues to strike targets from the sea.

Yahya Sinwar's vacation home in Khan Yunis raided

7th Brigade gains control of Bani Suheila Square ares in heart of Khan Yunis in Gaza.

IDF and Hamas fight on ruins of Sinwar's home in Khan Yunis

IDF releases footage from fighting with Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis, where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar resides.

Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates terrorist cell operating inside a school

During the operation, the troops engaged with a terrorist cell that fired at the troops with firearms and RPG-style anti-tank missiles.

Report: Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader, is in Khan Yunis

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader in Gaza, escaped Gaza City in a humanitarian convoy at the start of the war.

Khan Yunis:

Over 150 Hamas terrorists surrender to the IDF

The terrorists were checked by the IDF soldiers and transferred for initial questioning by the security forces.

Southern Command commander:

'The combat in Khan Yunis is a major effort'

MG Yaron Finkelman held an operational situational assessment with the IDF troops currently engaging in combat in the area of Khan Yunis.

Directed attacks by sea:

Hamas naval commander in Khan Yunis eliminated

IDF fighter jets, directed by IDF and Shin Bet intelligence, eliminate Amar Abu Jalalah, commander of the Hamas naval forces in Khan Yunis.

Commander of Hamas anti-tank force killed in Gaza

Yaakub A'ashur, Head of the Anti-Tank Missile Array of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade, killed along with senior operative Mohammed Dababash.

Operation “Shield and Arrow”:

IDF eliminates top Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza

IDF fighter jets eliminate Islamic Jihad commander Ali Ghali, who was in a hideout apartment in Khan Yunis.

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IDF strikes terrorists prepping anti-tank missiles in Khan Yunis

IAF attacks terrorists who were preparing to fire missiles at Israel amid Operation Shield and Arrow.

The operation that got complicated in Khan Yunis

Al-Jazeera reveals new details about the secret operation in Gaza last year.

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

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

Report: One killed in clashes on Gaza border

Gaza health officials claim one man shot and killed during violent riots along southern edge of Israel-Gaza border - 33rd fatality in riots.

Terror tunnel discovered in Israeli territory

IDF uncovers - and demolishes - Hamas terror tunnel penetrating almost 1,000 feet into Israeli territory from Gaza.

Operation Protective Edge, Day 15: 100 Targets Hit Since Morning

IDF source: The structure in Khan Yunis from which antitank rockets were fired, killing Evyatar Turg'eman, is a mosque.