Hamas' Rade’a special security force released footage of the aftermath of an ambush on Israeli-backed Palestinian militants in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, who were likely part of the Counter-Terrorism Strike Force group.

According to Hamas, Rade'a fighters opened fire on the militants after they crossed the Yellow Line from Israeli-occupied territory and attempted to move westwards through the southern suburbs of Khan Younis.

Three militants were reportedly killed in the clashes, while the rest fled back into Israeli-controlled territory, leaving behind an armoured jeep. An Israeli airstrike subsequently targeted the abandoned vehicle to prevent it from falling into Hamas' hands.

Situation in southern Lebanon as of May 9, 2026 - Western Sector:

The IDF has intensified their ground operations in southwestern Lebanon, making new progress in three different areas.

In the northwest, Israeli forces cleared the remaining part of Chamaa while other forces captured the two hills south of the village.

To the east, the IDF cleared the eastern outskirts of Tayr Harfa and advanced east, capturing the neighbouring village of Jebbayn, thereby linking up with forces operating in Yarine and Oum Touteh. From there, they pushed further east down the road to Chihine and the fields to the east in the direction of Salhaneh, where demolitions are now ongoing.

To the south, Israeli forces crossed the international border from Arav Al-Aramsha, capturing the southern ruins of Dhayra opposite the border, and clearing the hills in the pocket to the east.

+ ~16.67 km² in favour of the IDF.

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