The IDF has launched an extensive bombing campaign and ground operation against several areas of eastern Khan Younis, in the south Gaza Strip..The operation is targeting several areas that were previously declared to be a part of the Al-Mawasi/Khan Younis safe zone..The bombings and operations began approximately 2-3 hours after evacuation orders were issued, giving civilians little time to evacuate..The IDF stated the zones were no longer designated as a safe zone due to Hamas mortar fire originating from the zones..The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported at 03:24EST that at least 14 Palestinians had been killed thus far in the strikes. Other local Palestinian sources have claimed at least 30 people have been killed, however official ministry sources have yet to be updated.
The IDF has launched an extensive bombing campaign and ground operation against several areas of eastern Khan Younis, in the south Gaza Strip..The operation is targeting several areas that were previously declared to be a part of the Al-Mawasi/Khan Younis safe zone..The bombings and operations began approximately 2-3 hours after evacuation orders were issued, giving civilians little time to evacuate..The IDF stated the zones were no longer designated as a safe zone due to Hamas mortar fire originating from the zones..The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported at 03:24EST that at least 14 Palestinians had been killed thus far in the strikes. Other local Palestinian sources have claimed at least 30 people have been killed, however official ministry sources have yet to be updated.
