IDF Goes All-In: Five Divisions Storm Gaza from Rafah to the North | WATCH
As the war in Gaza intensifies, Israel's military map is shifting rapidly—with five IDF divisions now actively deployed across the Strip in what appears to be a full-spectrum offensive.
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The IDF announced Tuesday that troops from the Paratroopers Brigade, operating under the 36th Division and in coordination with elite Yahalom engineering units, have destroyed approximately three kilometers of underground tunnel routes in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza.
According to the military, the operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle Hamas infrastructure. The tunnels, described as “complex and branching,” were reportedly used by militants for staging attacks.
In recent days, IDF forces in the area have eliminated dozens of terrorists in direct combat and air-supported strikes. Hundreds of terrorist assets have also been destroyed, including operational apartments, tunnel shafts, and staging zones.
The army emphasized that operations in Gaza will continue “as long as necessary to ensure the security of Israeli citizens.”
As of now, five IDF divisions are maneuvering in Gaza:
Still, the scope of fighting in Gaza remains relatively limited. There has been no significant advancement of forces on the ground or entry into new areas at this stage.
IDF Continues Operations Across Gaza Strip: Over 140 Terror Targets Struck in the Past 24 Hours
Last night, Division 99 forces identified two terrorists attempting to plant an explosive device against IDF troops. The unit spotted the terrorists and directed an aircraft that eliminated them.
Division 36 forces have recently expanded their operations into additional areas of Gaza, where they eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed hundreds of above- and below-ground terror infrastructures.
Division 162 troops eliminated eight terrorists over the past 24 hours in an operational headquarters.
Forces from Gaza Division (143) directed Navy vessels, which struck several terrorist targets and operatives in southern Gaza.
Throughout the past 24 hours, the Israeli Air Force struck over 140 terror targets across the Gaza Strip in support of maneuvering ground forces. Among the targets hit were terrorists, military compounds, anti-tank missile launch positions that posed threats to Israeli troops, weapons depots, and additional terror infrastructure.