Khan Younis
Coverage of Khan Younis in the Nexus archive.
- At least eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
At least eight people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah after Hamas agreed to a disarmament deal. Israel stated the strikes targeted military operatives.
- Israeli attacks kill 14 in Gaza on Sunday
Israeli attacks in Gaza on Sunday killed 14 people, including two Palestinians, one a child, in a strike on a tent in Remal. Earlier attacks occurred in Gaza City, Deir el-Balah, and Khan Younis.
- Three children among nine killed since dawn in Gaza
Three children are among nine Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since dawn, as reported by Al Jazeera Arabic. The attacks occurred in Gaza City, Deir el-Balah, and Khan Younis.
- Two children among eight Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians, including two children, despite Hamas agreeing to a deal to end the war. Attacks targeted apartments in central Gaza, west of Gaza City, and northwest of Khan Younis, with casualties including a man and his wife, an elderly man, and multiple children.
- Hamas reached an agreement to disarm, officials say. It’s a significant move but faces challenges
Hamas agreed to a disarmament roadmap contingent on Israel ending hostilities and withdrawing troops, as outlined in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan. Implementation faces challenges, with Israel refusing to withdraw from 60% of Gaza until Hamas disarms and the territory is demilitarized.
- Illegal Israeli blockades encroach deeper into Gaza
Israeli forces are expanding earth barriers and shifting demarcation markers deeper into the Gaza Strip, displacing families and violating a US-brokered ceasefire agreement. Satellite evidence shows destruction beyond the agreed Yellow Line boundary, with Israel claiming control of 60% of Gaza’s territory, exceeding the 53% outlined in the October ceasefire.
- Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
Trump announces an agreement for the disarmament of Hamas. Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants secure the area during a Red Cross-mediated hostage handover of Thai and Israeli captives in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.
- With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza's beekeepers struggle to start over
Gaza's beekeepers face severe challenges rebuilding their livelihoods after war destroyed fields and hives, with honey production at 10% of pre-war levels. Beekeepers use rooftops for hives and struggle with limited forage and restricted access to agricultural areas under military demarcation.
- Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, including two children, amid new ceasefire push
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed four people, including two children, with an eight-year-old girl among the casualties in Khan Younis. Mediators are working with Hamas to advance a U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan.
- Israeli attacks escalate in Gaza, three killed, including child
The Israeli army intensified attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing three people including a child and wounding several others. The attacks targeted a tent in Khan Younis and a residential building in al-Shati refugee camp, with Israel's actions resulting in over 73,335 deaths since October 2023.
- Israeli strikes kill two Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli drone strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis killed two Palestinians and wounded several others, according to medical sources at Al-Shifa and Nasser Hospitals. The attacks occurred in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City and the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.
- UN report: hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza lack access to a functioning school
A UN report reveals that 613 temporary learning spaces in Gaza are insufficient to meet the needs of approximately 770,422 children, with only 432,701 currently enrolled. North Gaza, Gaza City, and parts of Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah face the highest strain due to displaced populations exceeding classroom capacity.
- Israel kills senior police official in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike killed Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, the head of Gaza's northern police force, along with at least four others, including a medic, a police officer, and a high school student. Israel claims he was part of Hamas' military wing, while Hamas accuses Israel of targeting police to disrupt the US-brokered October ceasefire.
- Palestinian death toll in Khan Younis reaches three
At least three Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, with two deaths reported from an air strike on a family home and another from a drone attack in al-Mawasi. Medical sources confirmed six total deaths and over 20 injuries from Israeli attacks in Gaza since morning.
- Two Palestinians killed in Israeli air strike on family home
Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike on a family home in Khan Younis, as reported by Al Jazeera. The attack targeted a residential property in the area.
- Israeli forces kill five-year-old girl Saja al-Sufi in Gaza
Israeli forces killed five-year-old girl Saja Yahia al-Sufi in Gaza, where she was critically wounded by live fire in Khan Younis and died days later. The UN reports over 21,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict.
- Famine has ended in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and it could get worse
Famine in Gaza has ended, but conditions remain at crisis levels with many families still facing severe food shortages. The IPC report highlights improved aid access and reduced fighting but warns of fragility, with over 200,000 residents in 'emergency' food insecurity conditions. Disease outbreaks, high prices, and inconsistent services persist.
- Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis
Children were wounded in an Israeli strike on a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis. The incident occurred in Khan Younis, where the strike targeted a tent, resulting in children being rushed to the hospital.
- Israel releases 35 Palestinian detainees
Israel released 35 Palestinian detainees, who were delivered by the Red Cross to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
- Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
The Israeli military is constructing a 23-kilometer earthen barrier inside the Gaza Strip, separating areas under its control from the rest of the territory. The barrier, confirmed by Israel, is part of a 'security zone' aimed at preventing infiltration and protecting troops, but Palestinians fear it is becoming a permanent division. Satellite imagery shows rapid construction along the ceasefire boundary, with sections extending near Israeli military bases and Palestinian tent camps.
- Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
The Israeli military is constructing a 23-kilometer earthen barrier in the Gaza Strip, confirmed via satellite imagery, along the boundary of the October ceasefire deal with Hamas. The barrier, part of a 'security zone,' aims to prevent infiltration and protect Israeli troops, but Palestinians fear it is becoming a permanent division of the territory.
- Israeli air strike on Gaza kills three people, wounds several others
An Israeli air strike on a vehicle in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed three people and wounded several others, according to the Medical Nasser complex.
- The world must stop Israel's unprecedented assault on Palestinian children
A UN commission report alleges Israel is deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, resulting in over 20,000 deaths and 44,000 injuries since October 2023. The report accuses Israel of genocidal intent and violations of international children's rights law, while criticizing the international community for failing to enforce legal measures to prevent the violence.
- Top Hamas aide who held hostages during war killed in strike on Khan Younis
Anas Mahmoud Ahmad Hamdan, a top Hamas aide who held hostage Avera Mengistu and participated in hostage release ceremonies, was killed in a strike on Khan Younis. He served as an aide to Hamas commanders Muhammad Deif and Rafa'a Salameh.
- Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza, including one in a drone strike on a vehicle in al-Mawasi and another in an air strike on displaced people near Gaza City. Additional deaths occurred from gunfire in Zeitoun and an air strike in Tuffah. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported five injuries from strikes in Zeitoun.
- Israeli air strike kills at least one, wounds others in Gaza
An Israeli air strike on a vehicle in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed at least one person and wounded others. A source from Nasser Hospital provided the information to al-Jazeera.
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian man near military zone in Khan Younis
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man in Khan Younis near a military-controlled area, according to emergency service sources cited by Al Jazeera.
- Two Palestinians killed, others injured in Israeli drone strike near Khan Younis
Two Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli drone strike near Khan Younis, according to Wafa news citing medical sources. Since a reported ceasefire in October 2025, at least 1,092 Palestinians have been killed and 3,507 wounded by Israeli actions in Gaza, described as an ongoing genocide.
- Israeli strikes kill at least three Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least three Palestinians and wounded several others in three separate incidents on Tuesday. Strikes occurred in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, a tent encampment in western Gaza City, and another location in Khan Younis.
- Israeli strikes kill two Palestinians in Gaza, wound seven including two children
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed two Palestinians and wounded seven, including two children, in Mawasi and near a displaced families' tent encampment. The strikes occurred since a US-mediated ceasefire with Hamas took effect eight months ago, resulting in over 1,070 Palestinian and four Israeli soldier deaths.
- UN report: Gaza recorded 9,300 chickenpox cases in just two weeks
A UN report found 9,300 chickenpox cases in Gaza over two weeks, with over half in Khan Younis. The outbreak is linked to overcrowding, poor hygiene, and inadequate sanitation in displacement sites, where 1.7 million people are hosted. Health risks are exacerbated by limited access to clean water, improper waste management, and rodent infestations.
- Israeli drone strike kills at least four in south Gaza
An Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, south Gaza, killed at least four Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera citing medical sources.
- Israeli drone attack wounds people in southern Gaza
An Israeli drone attack in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, wounded multiple people, according to Al Jazeera, which cited Gaza's ambulance emergency services. No details about casualties have been disclosed.
- WHO evacuates 85 patients and companions from Gaza for treatment abroad
The World Health Organization evacuated 85 people, including 30 patients and 55 companions, from Gaza's Al-Mawasi field hospital for medical treatment abroad. The transfer, assisted by the Palestine Red Crescent Society, used the Rafah border crossing controlled by Israeli forces and Egypt.
- Israeli drone attack kills two north of Khan Younis
An Israeli drone attack north of Khan Younis in southern Gaza killed two people and wounded several others, according to Wafa news agency. In the past 24 hours, at least eight people have been killed and 24 injured in Israeli attacks in the region.
- Hamas denounces international silence after Gaza attack
Hamas condemns Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, Gaza, which killed a young Palestinian girl sheltering in tents, accusing the international community, Arab governments, and Palestinian Authority of inaction during the conflict.
- Israeli strike kills two, setting tents ablaze in Gaza humanitarian zone
An Israeli strike in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza, killed two people and injured several others, setting tents ablaze in a humanitarian zone.
- In photos: Palestinians mourn their dead following Israeli attacks
Palestinians mourn the deaths of individuals, including 13-year-old Alin Al-Farra, following Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip. Funerals were held at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah on 29 June 2026.
- Israel kills three Palestinians in Gaza attacks
Israeli attacks in Gaza killed three Palestinians, including two in a drone strike in al-Salatin and one in a tent bombing in Khan Younis. Health officials reported the ongoing conflict has resulted in over 73,000 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2023.
- Israeli drone attack kills young girl in Gaza safe zone
Israeli drones struck tents in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians, including a young girl, and wounding several others. The attack occurred in an area described as a safe zone.