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Israeli military steps up strikes on Hamas in Gaza's Khan Younis

The air force and artillery hit about 50 targets within six minutes, it said, in a bid to "intensify operational achievements in the area."

by  Reuters and ILH Staff
Published on  03-03-2024 10:00
Last modified: 06-03-2024 14:28
Israeli military steps up strikes on Hamas in Gaza's Khan YounisIDF Spokesperson's Unit

IDF commando forces in Khan Younis in March 2023 | Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

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The Israeli military said on Sunday it intensified operations in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, destroying dozens of Hamas targets in a blitz of air and artillery strikes.

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The air force and artillery hit about 50 targets within six minutes, it said, in a bid to "intensify operational achievements in the area." It added, "During the strikes, the troops destroyed terrorist infrastructure and eliminated Hamas terrorists who were operating from civilian facilities in urban areas."

Video: IDF Spokesperson talks about humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip / Credit: X/@idf

Residents in the area said they were surprised by the swift advancement of Israeli tanks, which sparked fresh battles with Palestinian gunmen. In one housing project, some families took to social media, saying they were unable to leave their homes with the tanks in the streets.

Video: Israeli military steps up strikes on Hamas in Gaza's Khan Younis / Credit: IDF

Palestinian terrorist group Palestinian Islamic Jihad said it attacked two tanks with rockets and blew up a building where soldiers had entered.

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