Khan Yunis

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who took IDF soldiers' remains hostage during Oct. 7 massacre

Hussam al-Shafie infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim and abducted Col. Asaf Hamami, St.-Sgt. Tomer Ahimas, and Sgt. Kiril Drodski's remains, taking them into the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip December 3, 2025.
(ILLUSTRATIVE) AN IDF soldier aiming out of a window in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes over 300 Hezbollah sites, kills five Gaza terrorists, captures 50 suspects in West Bank

Palestinians inspect damage after alleged Israeli air strikes on apartment buildings on June 4, 2026 in Gaza City, Gaza.

IDF strikes Hamas's naval police headquarters, kills several terrorists

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Several figures emerge as next leaders of Hamas in Gaza, but who will end up leading? - analysis


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

Housam al-Astal, leader of the Gazan "Counterterrorism Service," claimed responsibility for killing a Hamas police chief, warning those working with the group of imminent death.

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.

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

The new terror spokesperson also confirmed the deaths of Hakham Muhammad Issa al-Issa, Muhammed Shabana, and Ra'ad Sa'ad. The IDF killed all the terror leaders within the past year.

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

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

NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief launched the initiative in response to infrastructure damage and supply shortages that have limited access to sanitation products.

NATAN dignity kits

Hamas demanded displaced Gazans pay rent on beach tents amid torrential downpour, IDF reveals

Hamas is forcing displaced residents in al-Qarara to pay rent for tent spaces on the Gaza coast after their homes were destroyed, according to the IDF’s Arabic spokesperson.

An IDF infographic showing the letter from al-Qarara municipality demanding rent payments from displaced Gazans, December 2025.

Israel Air Force strikes terror targets east of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip

The targets were reportedly located to the east of Khan Yunis.

(Illustrative)  Smoke rises from the Gaza Strip. January 14, 2025.

IDF kills multiple Hamas terrorists attempting to cross Gaza's Yellow Line

In two separate instances, the IDF killed terrorists attempting to cross into the Israeli-controlled area behind the Yellow Line.

IDF troops operate behind Yellow Line in southern Gaza, November 20, 2025.

New Gaza militia declares war on Hamas: 'Your dirty shoes are more honorable' - report

'Whoever says ‘no’ to Hamas is a hero. It’s those traitors that need to be dealt with,” Nasira said.

Shawqi Abu Nasira addressing his militia men in Khan Yunis, Gaza. November, 2025.

WATCH: IDF's 36th Division uncovers, dismantles four Hamas terror tunnels in southern Gaza

In addition, soldiers from the Golani and 7th Brigades, operating within the division, destroyed dozens of Hamas infrastructure sites containing weapons caches.

Soldiers from the 36th Division uncover Hamas terror tunnels in Khan Yunis, Southern Gaza Strip, 2025.

IDF troops kill terrorists, destroy Hamas tunnels behind Yellow Line in Khan Yunis area

The unit's deployment and subsequent redeployment were carried out in accordance with directives from the political echelon, as part of efforts to implement the ongoing ceasefire agreement.

IDF troops operate behind the Yellow Line in the area of Khan Yunis, November 9, 2025.

'Baseless cover up': Hamas decries leaked US video of terrorists looting Gaza aid truck

The video is of what CENTCOM said was “suspected Hamas operatives looting an aid truck traveling as part of a humanitarian convoy delivering needed assistance from international partners to Gazans."

Armed men seen secure trucks loaded with Humanitarian Aid entering Gaza through the Israeli Kerem Shalom Crossing, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 19, 2025.