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Reservists of the Yiftah Brigade killed a cell of Hamas operatives who approached them in the central Gaza Strip overnight, the IDF says.
A short while later, the IDF says the troops spotted additional operatives attempting to ambush them in the area. The soldiers called in an airstrike, killing the gunmen.
Meanwhile in northern Gaza, the IDF says reservists of the 5th Brigade spotted a group of Hamas gunmen. It says the soldiers opened fire, killing one, and directed an aircraft to kill the others and a fighter jet to strike the building the gunmen operated from.
A short while later, the IDF says the troops spotted additional operatives attempting to ambush them in the area. The soldiers called in an airstrike, killing the gunmen.
Meanwhile in northern Gaza, the IDF says reservists of the 5th Brigade spotted a group of Hamas gunmen. It says the soldiers opened fire, killing one, and directed an aircraft to kill the others and a fighter jet to strike the building the gunmen operated from.
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The Kfir Brigade last night was withdrawn from the Gaza Strip for a short R&R and training period, and have been replaced with other forces in the Khan Younis area, the military says.
The IDF says that after their short break, the Kfir Brigade will continue operational activity according to the army’s latest assessments.
In Khan Younis, the IDF says Kfir soldiers operated in the Bani Suheila area, locating many weapons used by Hamas, including firearms, explosive devices, grenades, and rockets, as well as killing dozens of terror operatives.
Before fighting in Khan Younis, Kfir operated in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood, in what was the brigade’s first-ever ground maneuver.
The IDF says that after their short break, the Kfir Brigade will continue operational activity according to the army’s latest assessments.
In Khan Younis, the IDF says Kfir soldiers operated in the Bani Suheila area, locating many weapons used by Hamas, including firearms, explosive devices, grenades, and rockets, as well as killing dozens of terror operatives.
Before fighting in Khan Younis, Kfir operated in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood, in what was the brigade’s first-ever ground maneuver.
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Fierce battles are taking place as the IDF launches a new large offensive on the western Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip.
Four brigades, led by the 98th Division, are involved in the offensive, which began yesterday with a series of airstrikes on Hamas sites in the area.
The IDF aims to dismantle Hamas's military framework in the Khan Younis area with the new push.
Since this morning, around 50 Hamas operatives, including several commanders, have been killed by the ground troops of the Commando, Paratroopers, Givati and 7th brigades.
The soldiers have encircled the Khan Younis refugee camp, and are beginning to also maneuver into it, where several Hamas sites are located.
The offensive is likely to last several more days, which will include the IDF raiding key Hamas strongholds, outposts, and infrastructure in the area.
The Khan Younis area, unlike most parts of northern Gaza, has many civilians sheltering. The IDF says is aware of the sites where civilians are sheltering, along with hospitals, and will work to avoid harming them amid its operations.
Four brigades, led by the 98th Division, are involved in the offensive, which began yesterday with a series of airstrikes on Hamas sites in the area.
The IDF aims to dismantle Hamas's military framework in the Khan Younis area with the new push.
Since this morning, around 50 Hamas operatives, including several commanders, have been killed by the ground troops of the Commando, Paratroopers, Givati and 7th brigades.
The soldiers have encircled the Khan Younis refugee camp, and are beginning to also maneuver into it, where several Hamas sites are located.
The offensive is likely to last several more days, which will include the IDF raiding key Hamas strongholds, outposts, and infrastructure in the area.
The Khan Younis area, unlike most parts of northern Gaza, has many civilians sheltering. The IDF says is aware of the sites where civilians are sheltering, along with hospitals, and will work to avoid harming them amid its operations.