IDF strikes key Hamas sites in Khan Yunis, Deir al-Balah

The Israel Defense Forces expanded “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” in Gaza on Monday, targeting Hamas infrastructure and terrorists in Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah.

Israeli forces located and dismantled a weapons storage facility in Khan Yunis containing over 100 rocket components and other military equipment, according to the IDF. Dozens of terrorists were killed during the operation, and additional terrorist infrastructure and military sites were destroyed.

Earlier in Deir al-Balah, the IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) carried out a precision strike on a Hamas command and control center used to coordinate attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers, according to the military. Multiple terrorists were killed in the strike. The IDF said precautions were taken to minimize harm to civilians.

Throughout the day, the IDF and Israeli Air Force struck dozens of targets across Gaza, including terrorist cells, tunnels, weapons depots and military compounds. Ground operations continue across the Strip as part of the broader campaign. Israel has stated that the goal of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” is to dismantle Hamas’s military capabilities, take control of key areas and secure the release of hostages.

On Tuesday, IDF troops continued operational activity throughout the Gaza Strip, eliminating several terrorists and dismantling weapons storage sites, tunnel shafts and additional terrorist infrastructure. These actions were based on IDF and Shin Bet intelligence. According to the military, a Hamas terrorist was struck inside a structure adjacent to a weapons depot, resulting in secondary explosions that confirmed the presence of munitions.

The Golani Brigade reported the dismantling of booby-trapped tunnel shafts and underground terror routes in southern Khan Yunis. The unit has been active in eliminating terrorists and destroying dozens of Hamas infrastructure sites.

The IDF said it is continuing to operate in the Gaza Strip in order to protect Israeli civilians and neutralize threats posed by underground and surface-level terror networks.