January 22, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
Israel’s military said its operations around Khan Younis in southern Gaza demand “precise operations” due to the densely populated civilian areas.
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement on Monday that it is targeting Hamas outposts, infrastructure, and command and control centers in the city.
The military operation, which was launched on Sunday, is being led by Israel’s 98th Paratroopers Division and is expected to last for several days, the IDF said, without providing further details on the timeline.
“Dismantling Hamas’ military framework in western Khan Younis is the heart of the logic behind the operation,” the statement said.
The IDF said it has seen militants at “sensitive sites” such as hospitals and shelters in the densely populated civilian areas.
“We prepared several strategies and a number of means for operational activity,” the IDF said. “This area is more challenging, the plans are affected by it.”
