After surviving 7 assassination attempts, the shadowy and elusive Deif met his death in an Israeli strike 3 weeks ago. 

IDF forces continue their intense operations in the heart of the Gaza Strip. During the latest incursion into Khan Younis, terrorists were eliminated, rocket launchers were destroyed, and deep tunnels were taken out.

During the course of its operation in Khan Yunis, the 98th Division eliminated 150 terrorists, destroyed multiple weapons depots and terror tunnels and seized weapons.

Following the operation to rescue the fallen hostages, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducted an assessment in Khan Younis and vowed that "we will not rest until we bring back the hostages and dismantle the last battalion."

According to IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari, the bodies were found in a tunnel in an area previously designated as part of the humanitarian zone.

The IDF reports that Hamas launched a rocket salvo from the edge of the humanitarian zone which fell short and hit an UNRWA school in the Khan Yunis area, causing casualties.

Approved for Release: In a daring rescue operation, the Israel Defence Forces successfully recovered the bodies of five captives held in Gaza on Wednesday. BDE

The IDF continues to operate in the Khan Yunis and Rafah areas of the Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

Military correspondent suggests: "I Hope this is the reason for the return to Khan Yunis." Oren Heller, referring to the IDF's return to Khan Yunis to dismantle Hamas infrastructure, states: "I hope this isn't the sole objective, but that there's something beyond that."

Having previously operated for months in the terror center, the IDF is back on the offensive due to new developments.

After requesting that residents of Khan Yunis' eastern neighborhoods evacuate to the al-Mawasi humanitarian zone, the IDF has launched an operation in the city, including the reported use of tanks. 

Amid recent Hamas rocket fire, the IDF is evacuating civilians from parts of Gaza's humanitarian zone, declaring parts unsafe and directing them to new safe areas.

A military analysis reveals why IDF forces keep revisiting the same regions in Gaza they have already conquered, and what their main goal behind their 'attrition' strategy is. 

IDF orders thousands to flee as Gaza conflict escalates; UN urges civilian protection.

The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic posted a map of specific parts of the Khan Yunis area which civilians must evacuate on X.

They were fired from the Khan Yunis area. 

As the IDF prepare to finish their military operations in the area of Khan Yunis in Gaza, their remains the need to deal with certain issues before leaving. 

The IDF made this statement following claims it was declaring daily pauses to operations to allow the movement of aid to civilians.

According to the New York Times, and contrary to other assessments, Yahya Sinwar never left Khan Yunis and is not in Rafah.