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Latest news on Khan Younis, a city located in the southern part of the Gaza Strip and a significant site of conflict during the ongoing hostilities between Israeli forces and Hamas.
Recent Israeli airstrikes have caused significant civilian casualties and damage in Khan Younis. Israeli forces conducted targeted strikes in Khan Younis, with one operation leading to the killing of a regional head of Hamas's intelligence, as stated by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). On another occasion, Israeli war jets fired missiles at homes in Khan Younis, killing seven Palestinians and wounding many others.
There has been a severe shortage of water at U.N. shelters across Gaza, with thousands seeking refuge in the courtyard of Khan Younis's largest hospital amid fears of an Israeli ground offensive. The situation has been exacerbated by the blockade that restricted the entry of food, water, and fuel, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
The ongoing conflict and military operations in and around Khan Younis have created a dire humanitarian situation.
Adding to the urgency, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have issued evacuation warnings to residents of Khan Younis and other parts of southern Gaza, indicating a potential escalation in military activities. Residents have been advised to evacuate for their safety, signaling the increasing intensity of the conflict in the region.