Kfir Special Operations Command forces under the command of Division 36 have been operating in southern Khan Yunis for the past three months in order to expand and consolidate operational control in the area, eliminate terrorists, and destroy terrorist infrastructure.
As part of the operation, dozens of terrorists were eliminated in face-to-face encounters and in cooperation with the Air Force. Some of the terrorists eliminated by the forces took part in the murderous massacre on October 7.
In addition, the forces, in cooperation with Yahyalam fighters, destroyed approximately 8 kilometers of underground tunnels in the area. Kfir fighters destroyed Hamas military infrastructure and a large amount of weapons that were located in the area and worked to establish the "Magen Oz" axis, which separates east and west Khan Yunis.
IDF forces in the Southern Command will continue to operate in any mission they are required to establish operational control in the area, eliminate terrorists, and destroy terrorist infrastructure.