The IDF’s 98th Division is leading the ground offensive against Hamas in the southern Gaza Strip.
Within a few hours, the troops broke through the defenses of Hamas’s Khan Younis brigade, encircled the city, and began to maneuver deeper into it.
The 98th Division, consisting of paratrooper forces, Commando Brigade, and an elite artillery regiment, has successfully penetrated Hamas defenses, captured strongholds, destroyed 30 tunnel shafts, and conducted targeted raids in the heart of Khan Younis.
The IDF emphasizes the strategic importance of Khan Younis as a “center of gravity” for the Gaza leadership. Khan Younis is “one of the two most dominant Hamas brigades”.
All the leadership of the Hamas terror organization — political and military — grew up in the area of the city of Khan Yunis, including Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad Sinwar, and Mohammed Deif. “Now the city is surrounded by the 98th Division,” according to the IDF.
The IDF did confirm that Sinwar is likely beneath ground, but tunnels in the area will be found and destroyed.
The IDF says its 98th Division is leading the ground offensive against Hamas in the southern Gaza Strip, during which troops have surrounded the city of Khan Younis and are beginning to operate in it.
The 98th Division is made up of paratrooper forces — both from the standing… pic.twitter.com/YuehtX8dT0
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) December 6, 2023
Further photos of the 98th Division and IDF special forces conducting operations in Khan Younis. Photos made public by the IDF. pic.twitter.com/A1S93JQWsm
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) December 6, 2023
Netanyahu says IDF forces “are currently surrounding Hamas leader Sinwar’s house… He can flee, but it is only a matter of time until we find him. Secondly, we are exerting pressure to allow the Red Cross to visit our hostages.”
עדכון ממני אליכם >> pic.twitter.com/gzKsAE8Ekn
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) December 6, 2023
May Hashem protect our troops and may they be successful on their missions. Besuros Tovos.
The heads of Hamas are in Quatar, most likely.