Israeli troops confronted Hamas in the heart of southern Gaza’s main city where a suspected leader and mastermind of the October 7 attacks is believed to be hiding. Israel’s Army, Air Force, and Navy all launched an offensive in South Gaza forcing thousands of displaced civilians to seek shelter on the border and in a desolate seaside area of the besieged enclave.
In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) informed that several Hamas terrorists were killed in Thursday’s strikes in Khan Younis.
“During operations in Jabalya, the troops conducted a targeted raid on a military compound belonging to Hamas’ Central Jabalya Battalion. A number of terrorists were killed as part of the activity,” the IDF said. Videos released by the IDF showed missiles destroying buildings in Khan Yunis. Ground troops went door-to-door to check for Hamas operatives and hidden tunnels.
“We are in the most intense day since the beginning of the ground operation,” the commander of the Israeli Defence Forces Southern Command General Yaron Finkelman said.
IDF released videos showing missiles destroying buildings in Khan Younis. Israel’s naval forces struck several compounds with precise ammunition and firing shells accusing them of being Hamas military bases. Benjamin Netanyahu also informed that Israeli forces encircled the Khan Younis house of Hamas leader Yahya Al-Sinwar.
According to UN figures, A major part of Gaza has been reduced to rubble by fierce fighting and bombardment, displacing 1.9 million people.
Many civilians fled to Khan Yunis when Israel ordered them to evacuate the north of the territory earlier in the war. Residents said Israeli bombing has grown more intense, killing and wounding civilians.
They are now being pushed further south to Rafah on the border with Egypt and towards the desolate seaside area of the enclave.
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