IDF targets dozens of terror sites in widening Gaza offensive
In the last 24 hours, ground forces have advanced further, neutralized terrorists, and destroyed weapons stockpiles and extensive terror infrastructure both above and below ground, the IDF announced.
The IDF continues to expand its ground operations across the Gaza Strip, and over the past 24 hours, dozens of terrorist targets have been struck by the IAF, the army reported on Monday.
IDF Southern Command troops are "actively engaged in operations against terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation 'Gideon's Chariots.'"
The IDF continues to expand its ground operations across the Gaza Strip, June 2025.
In the last 24 hours, ground forces have advanced further, neutralized terrorists, and destroyed weapons stockpiles and extensive terror infrastructure both above and below ground, the IDF announced.
Simultaneously, the IAF carried out airstrikes on numerous targets across Gaza, including terrorist cells, military compounds, tunnel networks, weapons depots, and other infrastructure used by terror organizations, the army revealed.
In a separate report, the Army Radio said the IDF is also conducting operations around the area of the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, citing Gaza reports.
Most of the city of Khan Yunis has been emptied of civilians, who have moved to the shelter area in the al-Mawasi camp, Walla reported.
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