The IDF conducted operations in Khan Younis, killing around 30 terrorists and strengthening control of the area through targeted raids, sniper ambushes, and patrols. They identified and killed two terrorists attempting to blend in with civilians, and also directed an aerial attack on terrorists transporting explosives on a motorcycle. Additionally, at least 10 terrorists were killed in northern Gaza, including a cell preparing to fire an anti-tank missile at IDF troops.
Israeli forces have breached Hamas's first line of defense and are approaching Gaza City, according to military officials. The IDF continued its airstrikes, eliminating the commander of Hamas's anti-tank missile array. The military reported the deaths of 16 soldiers this week, emphasizing the heavy price being paid. The urban combat zone in Gaza is fraught with bombs, booby traps, and tunnels used by terrorists. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that the war is progressing according to objectives, with Hamas suffering severe blows. Israel is working to secure the release of the 242 captives abducted by terror groups. The ICRC was criticized for not demanding access to the hostages. Hundreds of people with foreign passports were allowed to leave Gaza, and the US is assisting American citizens in leaving. The offensive aims to destroy Hamas's infrastructure and eliminate the entire terror group. The war, sparked by a Hamas-led attack on October 7, has resulted in a high death toll and numerous casualties.
A video has gone viral showing the moment a Russian soldier was allegedly hit by a Ukrainian anti-tank missile. The footage, timestamped May 24, shows a missile targeting a soldier running across a field before an explosion occurs. The Ukrainian volunteer who shared the video praised the professionalism of the operator. The missile system used is the Stugna-P, a Ukrainian anti-tank guided missile known for its effectiveness. Other videos have emerged showing the success of the Stugna-P in striking targets, including Russian tanks and ammo depots. Ukraine's armed forces also released footage of a strike using a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) that reportedly took out 200 Russian soldiers on a beach in the occupied Kherson region.
Israeli artillery strikes Lebanon in response to an anti-tank missile launched from Lebanese territory. Parts of the missile fell in Lebanon and near the Israeli town of Ghajar. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon called for restraint and de-escalation. This incident follows increased tensions in the region, including recent airstrikes by Israel on targets belonging to Hamas in southern Lebanon.
A video has emerged showing Ukrainian forces using a captured Russian Kornet anti-tank missile to strike fleeing Russian troops. The footage shows the missile hitting a group of at least 12 soldiers, killing at least nine of them. The incident reportedly took place near the key city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, where Kyiv's forces have been battling Russian-backed separatists. The Russian 72nd Independent Motorized Rifle Brigade is said to have abandoned its positions near Bakhmut after suffering heavy casualties.
