Over the last 24 hours, Israeli forces killed dozens of terrorists in airstrikes, tank fire and sniper fire. In one incident, several terrorists armed with an RPG missile and rifles were killed by soldiers at close range.
Israeli military forces continue to operate in Khan Yunis, uncovering large amounts of weapons in Gaza's second-largest city, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday.
In the western area of Khan Yunis, troops carried out targeted raids on Hamas facilities, uncovering AK-47s, drones, explosive devices, and additional military equipment.
The commanders briefed the Minister on operational developments in the Gaza strip, with an emphasis on operations conducted in the area of Nasser Hospital.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) are continuing the offensive on Hamas terror bases in Gaza. Fighters from its Maglan commando unit are fighting in the densest areas in Khan Yunis and are increasing their attacks in western Khan Yunis.
In one incident, the troops encountered an armed terrorist cell and thwarted it. The soldiers also located large quantities of weapons including AK-47 rifles, grenades, and explosive devices.
"Our goal is a complete victory over Hamas," Netanyahu said at a Likud faction meeting in the Knesset. "We will kill the Hamas leadership, so we must continue to operate in all areas in the Gaza Strip. We must not end the war before then. It will take time--month, not years."
Israeli soldiers raided Hamas financial infrastructure in Khan Yunis, seizing three million shekels (USD 819,000), the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday.
The IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) Givati Infantry Brigade carried out a raid on the central headquarters of Hamas's Khan Yunis terror brigade in Gaza, which was used for training terrorists in the execution of the attack on October 7 and also served as the office of Hamas leader Mohammad Sin