Khan Younis

Hamas ramping up 'psychological warfare' on Gazans, Khan Yunis militia leader tells 'Post'

"People are tired of Hamas. They’ve had enough," Khan Yunis militia leader Hussam al-Astal told the Post.

|ByDANA BEN-SHIMON
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike at the Ghaith Camp west of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, January 31, 2026
Palestinians and Hamas terrorists celebrate in Khan Younis

An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis

Hamas's repeated reoccupation of areas previously cleared by the IDF has led to a seemingly endless cycle of war, including the bombing of a Khan Yunis hospital.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
IDF soldiers operate in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 12, 2025

IDF establishes Morag Corridor, separating Khan Yunis and Rafah

The IDF has completed the encirclement of Rafah in southern Gaza, establishing control over the Morag Axis to separate Rafah from Khan Younis.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 23, 2024

All eyes are focused on Rafah as IDF moves forward - analysis

As the IDF advances along the border and into the built-up area of Rafah city and possibly into Rafah camp, all eyes will be on what comes next.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, demands their evacuation - report

Israeli armored forces sealed off Al-Amal Hospital and carried out extensive bulldozing operations in its vicinity, the Red Crescent said in a statement.

MARCH 24, 2024ByREUTERS
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. March 23, 2024.

IDF discovers Khan Yunis tunnel where hostages were kept by Hamas

Several terrorist cells were discovered and eliminated throughout operations in Khan Younis and Al-Maghazi.

JANUARY 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, January 10 2024.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF to complete half of Khan Yunis op. by next month

Operational control in southern Gaza is still months away.

JANUARY 4, 2024ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli soldiers from the 646 Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade operating in Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza, during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, January 2, 2023.