Hamas and PIJ terrorists eliminated inside Khan Yunis humanitarian zone

This is not the first time the IDF has found terrorists within the humanitarian area.

 IDF soldiers from Division 162 operate in the Gaza Strip on September 12 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF soldiers from Division 162 operate in the Gaza Strip on September 12 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

The IAF conducted a strike targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists within the Khan Yunis humanitarian area, the IDF announced Tuesday overnight.

According to the announcement, the IAF used IDF and ISA intelligence to mitigate the risk of harming civilians.

"This is a further example of the Hamas terrorist organization’s systematic abuse of civilian infrastructure and use of the humanitarian area as cover for their terrorist attacks and in violation of international law," the IDF stated.

"The IDF will continue to operate against Hamas in defense of the citizens of Israel."

Khan Yunis humanitarian zone

PIJ terrorist Ahmad Ayesh Salama al-Khashash was also eliminated by IDF forces in the humanitarian area of Khan Yunis in September.

  IDF and Shin Bet forces operate in Khan Yunis neighborhood where Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, lived in recent years. December 15, 2023. (credit: IDF)
IDF and Shin Bet forces operate in Khan Yunis neighborhood where Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, lived in recent years. December 15, 2023. (credit: IDF)

Ahmad al-Khashash was responsible for managing the PIJ’s rocket unit in the Rafah region, a role which included directing rocket fire towards Israel’s home front.