IDF carries raids, clears out terrorists from Gaza's Khan Yunis

In one of the engagements, seven terrorists who fired RPG missiles at IDF troops were killed by Israeli tank fire after being identified hiding within a structure in the area. 

IDF airstrikes on Hamas targets in Khan Yunis, Gaza. January 27, 2024. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

The IDF successfully engaged and killed numerous terrorists in the area of the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, the Israeli military reported on Saturday morning.

The IDF noted that troops of the Maglan unit operating under the Commando Brigade, carried out raids on a number of terrorist targets deep in Khan Yunis, among them a military depot where a significant amount of ammunition, weapons, and various technological assets were located.

The fire array of the brigade directed an aircraft that successfully eliminated three terrorists who were planting explosives near the Israel forces, the IDF added.  

Concurrently, soldiers in the Egoz unit reportedly engaged and killed numerous armed terrorists in close quarters combat.

Additionally, the Givati Brigade’s combat team eliminated numerous terrorists in various encounters in the Khan Yunis area, the IDF said. 

 IDF troops operate in Khan Yunis, Gaza. January 27, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops operate in Khan Yunis, Gaza. January 27, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Tank eliminates seven terrorists

In one of the engagements, seven terrorists who fired RPG missiles at IDF troops were killed by Israeli tank fire after being identified as hiding within a structure in the area. 

The Israeli troops also reportedly eliminated additional armed terrorists carrying Kalashnikovs.

Also in Khan Yunis, the 7th Brigade’s fire array directed an aircraft to target and eliminate a terrorist the IDF observed setting up an observation post to direct fire at Israeli forces.