What IDF Troops Found in UNRWA Bags in Khan Yunis

24.02.24
IDF Spokesperson

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The 7th Brigade Operations in Western Khan Yunis

The 7th Brigade Combat Team is continuing to fight in western Khan Yunis and is intensifying the operations in the area.

In an operation on a number of buildings that Hamas had converted into a fighting compound, the soldiers located mortar bombs and cartridges inside UNRWA bags. In addition, AK-47s, bullets, grenades, explosives, drones, RPG launchers and means of communication were located and confiscated.

Tunnel Shaft Found During a Residential Raid

The soldiers of the brigade are operating on dozens of terrorist infrastructure, are eliminating dozens of terrorists using tank fire, close range fire, and by directing aircraft. As part of the operations on terrorist targets and the searches, the soldiers raided the residence of a senior military intelligence operative of Khan Yunis and found a tunnel shaft and weapons in the area. The tunnel shaft was destroyed.

In one of the operations, the soldiers identified eight terrorists who approached them, the soldiers then used a precision missile to eliminate them.

Elimination of 8 terrorists using the Iron Sting Precision Munition System



Operations of the 7th Brigade



Weapons and tunnel located

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did IDF soldiers find inside the UNRWA bags?

The soldiers found mortar bombs and cartridges inside the bags during an operation in western Khan Yunis.

What other weapons were located in the compound?

The soldiers located and confiscated AK-47s, bullets, grenades, explosives, drones, RPG launchers and communications equipment.

Where was the tunnel shaft found?

The soldiers found the shaft and weapons near the residence of a senior military intelligence operative in Khan Yunis. The tunnel shaft was subsequently destroyed.