Khan Yunis

Khan Yunis is one of the largest cities in the Gaza Strip, second in size only to Gaza City. It is the largest urban center in southern Gaza. 

It has been the location of fierce fighting between the IDF and Hamas amid Operation Swords of Iron, the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, at the time of writing.

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  Released hostage Ofer Kalderon seen with IDF officials after being freed from Gaza on February 1,

'My heart is bursting': Cousin of hostage Ofer Kalderon reacts to his release

Kalderon returned to Israeli territory along with Yarden Bibas, as part of the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

01/02/2025
 Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard before the release of hostages in the southern Gaza Strip

Hamas uses former home of Yahya Sinwar as stage for hostage releases

Hamas could be seen preparing for the release of the hostages by making preparations opposite Sinwar's house in Khan Yunis, drawing large crowds.

Smoke rises from a strike carried out in the Gaza Strip. January 1, 2025.

IAF eliminates Gaza terrorists who took part in Oct. 7 massacre

The strikes were guided by intelligence information provided by the Intelligence Directorate, the Shin Bet, and the Southern Command. 

IDF strike on Khan Yunis kills Hamas police chief Mahmoud Salah

In total, 10 people were killed, and 15 were wounded in the strike, Reuters reported, citing Gazan medics. 

02/01/2025

IAF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7

Abd al-Hadi Sabah was one of the terrorist leaders who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and led other attacks against IDF soldiers.

 Palestinians gather to collect water from a house in Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza

Israel’s challenge: Explaining how Hamas’ war led to destruction of Gaza

Jabaliya is a dense urban area with multi-story buildings lining streets that curve along low hills. It is connected to other neighborhoods and towns, such as Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun.

First admission: Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif

Hamas also investigated suspects who allegedly leaked Deif's location to Israel which led to his assassination.

Hamas and PIJ terrorists eliminated inside Khan Yunis humanitarian zone

This is not the first time the IDF has found terrorists within the humanitarian area.

Family of Christian soldier killed in Gaza asked to remove cross from grave

Bogdanovski's family immigrated to Israel from Ukraine in 2014, and David enlisted in the IDF and served in the engineering corps. 

Hamas requested Iran's, Hezbollah's involvement in Oct. 7 massacre - NYT

The original execution date for the attack, dubbed "the big project" by the terror group and planned for 2022, was postponed due to such attempts, according to the report. 

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