"IDF Intensifies Assault in Gaza, Killing Dozens of Hamas Gunmen: Live Updates"

The Israeli military has intensified its battle against Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip, particularly around Khan Younis, conducting clearing operations and targeting a "terrorist compound" in airstrikes while encountering heavy armed resistance. The IDF reported killing seven militants and uncovering a substantial cache of weapons, including explosive devices and grenades, as well as destroying a tunnel and weapons cache found in the house of a senior Hamas military intelligence officer. The intense fighting has caused loss of life and damage to civilian infrastructure, leading to population movements and overcrowding in refugee camps.