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IDF returns to Khan Younis after 3-month hiatus as terrorism resurfaces

Army instructs residents to evacuate eastern part of city following rocket fire toward Israel; operation aims to prevent reestablishment of Hamas infrastructure; Nahal Brigade concludes Rafah operations

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 07.22.24

Untold battle: IDF Commando Brigade's relentless clash in Khan Younis

Watch: In one of war’s fiercest battles, special forces endured 8 hours of intense combat against cell hiding in reinforced concrete basement withstanding missile strikes, suicide drone ambushes and over 10 grenades; ‘We didn’t want them to emerge alive from the rubble,’ says force commander Major G

Yoav Zitun | 07.20.24

IDF patiently tracked Deif before striking Salama's villa

Military intelligence included a photograph of Mohammed Deif and Rafa Salama in the garden of latter’s family villa; Netanyahu gave go-ahead for operation once received information

Ynet | 07.15.24

Deif's assassination: a major milestone, but is it too late?

Analysis: Assassination of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif would mark most significant achievement since war began; however, senior military and Shin Bet officials admit action long overdue and professional shortcoming

Yossi Yehoshua | 07.14.24

IDF confirms Hamas Khan Younis Brigade commander killed in Gaza

Army says Rafa Salama's death 'significantly impedes Hamas' military capabilities'; fate of group's armed wing chief Mohammed Deif remains unclear

Yoav Zitun | 07.14.24

Egypt says talks on hold after attack on Deif

Egyptian officials say Israel must prove serious intentions after the attempt on Mohammed Deif's life which may derail what were seen as promising negotiations on a hostage release deal

ynet correspondents | 07.14.24

What strike on Mohammed Deif means for hostage deal prospects

Hamas military chief's likely demise could impact terror group's decision-making ability amid cease-fire talks, potentially fomenting rebellion against obstinate Sinwar

Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 07.13.24

Tunnel architect, terror chief, elusive foe: who is Mohammed Deif?

Enigmatic Hamas military chief and founder of its military wing survived 7 previous attempts on his life; IDF officials believe he finally met his demise in Khan Younis attack

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 07.13.24

Dog rescued from Khan Younis looking for a new home

IDF reservists find a terrified puppy in a burning building, during the fighting in Gaza, and bring it back to Israel; now the pooch needs a new home

Ilana Curiel | 07.04.24

פליטים פלסטינים פליט מתפנים מ חאן יונס אחרי הודעת צה"ל על פינוי מידי שלח החלק המזרחי בעיר בדרום רצועת עזה

Gazans flee as IDF intensifies attacks on Khan Younis

IDF says evacuation necessary for civilians' safety as Israeli forces target terrorists responsible for launching 20 rockets at Israeli border communities; Palestinians report fleeing with only the clothes on their backs

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 07.02.24

This is what is happening in Gaza: While IDF operates in Rafah, Hamas recovers elsewhere

As IDF steamrolls its way into the most southern part of the enclave and is denied weapons shipments from the US, Hamas is retaking sections left unattended and using guerilla warfare to fight back

Yoav Zitun | 05.09.24

As Hamas reclaims Khan Younis, Israeli officers warn of protracted battle ahead

After IDF withdrawal, terror group moves to reassert control of southern Gaza city in absence of alterative; veteran officers estimate Hamas will be defeated by 2026 or 2027 at earliest

Yoav Zitun | 04.10.24

הנסיגה הפתאומית בעיני הפלסטינים של צה"ל מחאן יונס אפשרה למאות פלסטינים לחזור ולבדוק מה עלה בגורל בתיהם ונכסיהם רובם תיארו את מה שראו בשתי מילים: רעידת אדמה.

'Its like after an earthquake,' Khan Younis resident returns to destroyed city

After IDF withdraws residents sheltering in Rafah return to find most buildings uninhabitable; One mother of 4 insists it is still better than a tent in Rafah

Einav Halabi | 04.08.24

תיעוד מפעילות אוגדה 98 ואוגדה 162 ברצועת עזה

With one brigade left in Gaza, Israeli government holding onto 'war' label

Over 20 IDF brigades were in Gaza at operation's peak; now, only Nachal remains; government's 'war' label likely aims to block senior military resignations, heightening pressure on Gallant and Netanyahu; at least 4 IDF seniors reportedly await redefinition of conflict

Yoav Zitun | 04.08.24

In an ever-evolving strategy in Gaza, the IDF pullback is a smart move

Analysis: Israeli forces left Khan Younis, but the IDF remains an hour away from any operational location, and tactical maneuvering in Gaza will continue, with surprise raids as seen in Al Shifa; Instead of remaining static targets in the field, soldiers will adopt a more dynamic stance, also allowing refugees to leave Rafah

Ron Ben-Yishai | 04.08.24

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