Khan Yunis
![Evacuation map posted to Khan Yunis residents.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=700/2024/08/04/c44cd980-5265-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h900_w1600.jpeg)
The IDF will be operating in the area in retaliation for the firing of rockets at the Shefela earlier today.
![IDF footage from bombing of Rafa'ah Salamah's compund, where Deif was killed](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/01/213078d0-4fe3-11ef-89f4-5d5f07a0d2ff__h1278_w2495.jpeg)
Deif, Shin Bet, IDF
After surviving 7 assassination attempts, the shadowy and elusive Deif met his death in an Israeli strike 3 weeks ago.
![The IDF in Khan Yunis' Hamad neighborhood.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/03/25/3a3b2120-eac3-11ee-a0b8-59c8fdf35245__h393_w590.webp)
IDF, Khan Yunis, Gaza war, Hamas tunnels
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.
![IDF](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/30/2bb0c740-4e5f-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h1066_w1600.jpeg)
Israel-Gaza War
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.
![Chief of Staff Halevi and other IDF officials debrief in Khan Yunis](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/28/a1242940-4ce8-11ef-8c9e-7545f4c11d84__h331_w650.webp)
Gaza war, Israeli hostages, Khan Younis
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."
![Extracting hostage bodies from tunnels.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/25/f6823a80-4a9f-11ef-9f41-019fe144673f__h1066_w1600.jpeg)
Israel-Gaza War, Hostages
According to IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari, the bodies were found in a tunnel in an area previously designated as part of the humanitarian zone.
![Infographic of rocket attack falling short.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/25/4e79d210-4a6a-11ef-9f41-019fe144673f__h383_w680.jpeg)
Israel-Gaza War
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.
![Mia Goren and Oren Goldin were 2 of the 5 hostages whos bodies were retrieved](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/24/f1b0a390-4a02-11ef-8df0-f9bb5062dc0c__h331_w650.webp)
Hostages, captivity, murdered, Hamas, Gaza
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
![IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists with sniper fire in Gaza](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/24/38e1c160-49a7-11ef-ad88-850b1faa2f88__h453_w679.jpeg)
Israel-Gaza War
The IDF continues to operate in the Khan Yunis and Rafah areas of the Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.
![Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip after IDF activity. June 14, 2024.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/06/16/40734f10-2bad-11ef-a53f-1909d648c45b__h268_w400.jpg)
Khan Yunis, IDF, Gaza war, Israel-Hamas, Hostage release
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."
![Khan Yunis, several months into the war.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/22/968748e0-481b-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h3840_w5760.jpg)
Israel-Gaza War
Having previously operated for months in the terror center, the IDF is back on the offensive due to new developments.
![Khan Yunis, several months into the war.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/22/968748e0-481b-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h3840_w5760.jpg)
Israel-Gaza War
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.
![Map indicating changes to Gaza humanitarian zone](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/22/1565d5d0-4800-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h900_w1600.jpeg)
Hamas, Humanitarian Zone, Gaza
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.
![IDF forces in the Gaza Strip.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/03/42919680-3927-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h1066_w1600.jpg)
IDF, Israel-Hamas war, terrorists
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.
![Palestinians in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/02/4a55f4d0-3849-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h268_w400.jpg)
Israel-Gaza War, Hamas, IDF, Khan Younis
IDF orders thousands to flee as Gaza conflict escalates; UN urges civilian protection.
![Evacuation map posted to Khan Yunis residents.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/01/be3ead60-37bd-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h899_w1600.jpeg)
Israel-Gaza War
The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic posted a map of specific parts of the Khan Yunis area which civilians must evacuate on X.
![Missiles from Gaza](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/01/b0efb3b0-3782-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h439_w781.png)
Rockest attack, Southern Israel
They were fired from the Khan Yunis area.
![IDF troops in Gaza](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/06/27/3ec187a0-3485-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h3552_w5328.jpg)
IDF Gaza, Humanitarian Aid
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.
![Explosion in Gaza operation.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/06/10/ddc01070-2755-11ef-a53f-1909d648c45b__h1707_w2594.jpg)
Israel-Gaza War
The IDF made this statement following claims it was declaring daily pauses to operations to allow the movement of aid to civilians.
![Yahya Sinwar.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/05/12/2fa74b50-1091-11ef-90bc-6511137cc1af__h331_w650.jpg)
Israel-Gaza War, Yahya Sinwar
According to the New York Times, and contrary to other assessments, Yahya Sinwar never left Khan Yunis and is not in Rafah.