Third Battle of Khan Yunis

Third Battle of Khan Yunis
Part of the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip during the Israel–Hamas war
Date9 August 2024 – 30 August 2024[3]
(3 weeks)
Location
Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip
Result Israeli withdrawal
Belligerents
 Israel  Hamas
Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Fatah Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades[1]
Palestinian Mujahideen Movement[2]
Commanders and leaders
Israel Dan Goldfuss Hamas Mohammed Sinwar
Units involved

 Israel Defense Forces

 al-Qassam Brigades

  • Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade
    • Camp (West Khan Yunis) Battalion
    • North Khan Yunis Battalion
    • South Khan Yunis Battalion
    • Eastern (Khan Yunis) Battalion
Al-Quds Brigades
 Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades
Mujahideen Brigades
Casualties and losses
Israel 2 soldiers killed Per Israel:
250+ militants killed
State of Palestine 21+ Palestinian civilians killed

The Third Battle of Khan Yunis[5][6][7][8] was a battle in the Israel-Hamas war which began on 9 August 2024. The battle represents the third separate ground operation in Khan Yunis by Israel against Hamas-led Palestinian forces, following the first siege and a brief second battle in the city.

  1. ^ a b https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-august-16-2024
  2. ^ https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-august-14-2024
  3. ^ Quillen, Stephen; Uras, Umut; Adler, Nils. "Israel's war on Gaza live: Israel leaves bodies in wake of Khan Younis exit". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  4. ^ https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-august-15-2024
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference :2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Israeli troops launch a new assault into Gaza's Khan Younis as mediators push for cease-fire talks". AP News. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  7. ^ "IDF reinvades Khan Yunis for third time after only 8 days". The Jerusalem Post. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  8. ^ "White House slams Israeli finance minister for opposing Gaza talks". Voice of America. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-10.