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 strikes mortar launch site in Khan Yunis, launches ground op. in Rafah

In the early afternoon, the IDF fired artillery at Shejaia, east of Gaza City, during its operations in the area.

 IDF soldiers in the Tel Sultan area of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, March 23, 2025.

'Time is running out': Hamas displays photo of Matan Zangauker at hostage release

Matan Zangauker is not listed to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire-hostage deal.

Hamas placed a picture of hostage Matan Zangauker and his mother on the stage, where three hostages about to be released were forced to speak on Saturday, with the caption “Time is running out.”

Trump dig on central stage at Hamas release propaganda event

Among the banners printed in English, Hebrew and Arabic is the phrase “no migration except to Jerusalem” - a likely reference to Trump’s relocation plans. 

 Hamas's stage displaying several messages in Hebrew, English and Arabic on Saturday ahead of the hostages's release.

Iair, Sagui, and Alexander released from Hamas, return to Israel

Ahead of their release, Hamas terrorists were seen flaunting stolen IDF equipment.

Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel Chen, and Alexander Sasha Troufanov reunite with families in hospitals, February 15, 2025 (illustration).

'My heart is bursting': Cousin of hostage Ofer Kalderon reacts to his release

Kalderon returned to Israeli territory along with Yarden Bibas, as part of the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

 Released hostage Ofer Kalderon seen with IDF officials after being freed from Gaza on February 1, 2025

Hamas uses former home of Yahya Sinwar as stage for hostage releases

Hamas could be seen preparing for the release of the hostages by making preparations opposite Sinwar's house in Khan Yunis, drawing large crowds.

 Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard before the release of hostages in the southern Gaza Strip, January 30, 2025

IAF eliminates Gaza terrorists who took part in Oct. 7 massacre

The strikes were guided by intelligence information provided by the Intelligence Directorate, the Shin Bet, and the Southern Command. 

Smoke rises from a strike carried out in the Gaza Strip. January 2, 2025.

IDF strike on Khan Yunis kills Hamas police chief Mahmoud Salah

In total, 10 people were killed, and 15 were wounded in the strike, Reuters reported, citing Gazan medics. 

Smoke rises from a strike carried out in the Gaza Strip. January 1, 2025.

IAF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7

Abd al-Hadi Sabah was one of the terrorist leaders who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 and led other attacks against IDF soldiers.

 Israeli soldiers walking next to the destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, November 21, 2023.

Israel’s challenge: Explaining how Hamas’ war led to destruction of Gaza - analysis

Jabaliya is a dense urban area with multi-story buildings lining streets that curve along low hills. It is connected to other neighborhoods and towns, such as Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun.

 Palestinians gather to collect water from a house in Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. February 7, 2024