The 98th Division, which includes the commando brigade and other special units, launched a combined attack on the area of Khan Yunis against the centers of gravity of the Hamas terrorist organization.
Within a few hours, the division fighters broke through the defense lines of the Khan Yunis Brigade, surrounded the city and for the first time began maneuvering in the heart of the area. Since the beginning of the attack, the division's fighters have eliminated many terrorists in encounters and using fire from the air, located about 30 tunnel shafts and destroyed them.
Body camera footage of commandos from the fighting in Khan Yunis // IDF Spokesperson
The forces that launched the divisional attack attacked many terrorist targets in the area. The forces raided a Hamas battalion outpost and found a large quantity of weapons and intelligence. At the same time, other forces encircle the city of Khan Yunis.
The commando brigade and the Givati Brigade reached the center of Khan Yunis and began targeted raids in the heart of the city. The fighters eliminated terrorists, destroyed terrorist infrastructure and located weapons. In addition, terrorist targets were attacked, including a weapons storehouse inside a mosque.
Documentation of the attack carried out by Duvdevan Unit fighters in Khan Yunis // IDF Spokesperson
The Khan Yunis Brigade is one of Hamas' two most dominant brigades. The city of Khan Yunis is a center of gravity for the terrorist organization and is identified as a military and governmental symbol. The entire leadership of the Hamas terrorist organization, political and military, grew up in the Khan Yunis area, including Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad Sinwar and Mohammed Deif. Now the city is surrounded by the 98th Division.
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