ALBAWABA - Following heavy clashes and confrontations, the Israeli army announced encircling the city of Khan Younis, south of Gaza.
Israel's army announced on Tuesday that its troops had surrounded the city of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, which has been witnessing intense fighting the past couple of weeks.
"Over the past day troops... have encircled Khan Yunis and deepened the operation in the area," according to a military statement.
Local media reported that Israeli army tanks were seen around the perimeter of Nasser Hospital, while snipers were stationed across the roofs of buildings near the hospital, targeting any body that moved in sight.