Khan Yunis

Who is Ali Shaath, leader of Gaza's new technocratic committee? - explainer

The committee is expected to meet for the first time on Thursday in Egypt, crossing the Rafah border, a Palestinian source told Agence France-Presse.

Palestinians walk along a street flooded by rainwater in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on January 13, 2026.
Mourners perform funeral prayers for senior Hamas police officer Mahmoud al-Astal, who was killed on Monday, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026.

Anti-Hamas militia leader announces killing of senior Hamas police officer in southern Gaza

The new Hamas spokesperson in front of an ilustrative image of former Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida's coffin.

In first message from new spokesperson, Hamas admits death of Abu Obeida, Mohammed Sinwar

NATAN dignity kits

Israeli NGO, US non-profit collaborate to deliver 2,000 hygiene kits to Khan Yunis women, girls


WATCH: IDF intensifies air, ground ops. in and around Gaza, monitoring Khan Yunis

During their operation, the IDF soldiers killed dozens of terrorists and destroyed multiple sites used by Hamas.

 IDF soldiers continue their ground operations in northern Gaza May 17, 2025

IDF conducts multi-location strikes in Gaza Strip

The IDF said it is operating at several sites in Gaza, mainly around the European Hospital, where the IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas head Mohammed Sinwar.

 Smoke rises following Israeli strikes, in Jabalya in the northern Gaza Strip, May 15, 2025.

IDF resumes strikes near target area of Mohammed Sinwar - report

The IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar on Tuesday in a strike on the European Hospital in Khan Yunis in Gaza.

 Compound in Nasser Hospital in which Hamas terrorists were operating.

Islamic Jihad fires three rockets at southern Israel, intercepted by IDF

The IDF struck Khan Yunis hospitals twice on Tuesday prior to the sirens.

 Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis on October 10, 2020.

Gaza journalist who documented Oct. 7 massacre killed in IDF strike

In April, the IDF claimed to have killed Eslaih, a member of Hamas's Khan Yunis Brigade, in a Khan Yunis strike.

 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar kissing Hassan Eslaiah; A photograph taken by Gaza photojournalist Hassan Eslaiah.

BBC puts Gaza documentary on hold amid Hamas link scandal - report

A documentary about healthcare workers in Gaza amid the warzone has been put on an indefinite delay due to a Hamas-linked documentary that is now under review.

 Palestinians seen in the city of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, February 17, 2025

WATCH: IDF kills dozens of terrorists in Rafah as it establishes operational control of area

On Friday, the military finished establishing the Morag Corridor, which separates Rafah and Khan Yunis.

 IDF troops operate in Rafah, Gaza, April 13, 2025.

IDF orders evacuation of Khan Yunis's south after Gaza rocket launch

The demand evacuations from Khan Yunis neighborhoods was announced by IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson, Col. Avichay Adraee.

 IDF soldiers operate in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 12, 2025

IDF targets Hamas terrorist who documented breach on Oct. 7, posed as journalist

Hassan Eslaih was known for his now-famous photo where former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is seen giving him a kiss on the cheek.

 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar kissing Hassan Eslaiah; A photograph taken by Gaza photojournalist Hassan Eslaiah.

IDF conducts ground activity in Gaza to expand security zone, kills terrorists

A Hamas command and control center that was used for planning and executing terror attacks was destroyed during the activity, the IDF said.

 IDF operates in Rafah, in Gaza, April 2, 2025.