Hamad City incursion

The Hamad City incursion was a two-week Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operation in March 2024 against Hamas forces in the apartment complex and neighborhood of Hamad City, Khan Yunis, in the Gaza Strip.

Battle On 3 March, Israeli forces entered Hamad City, setting up checkpoints there and telling civilians to leave.Iran Update, March 3, 2024, 3 March 2024

On 8 March, Major Amishar Ben David, battalion commander's command and control officer was killed while fighting in Hamad City.

On 11 March, the Israeli army said it killed 15 Hamas fighters in residential apartments, and also said it found weapons caches in tunnels.

On 13 March, heavy clashes were reported in Hamad City with Israeli forces conquering the town building by building. Two Israeli soldiers reportedly were killed. Israel said it conducted more than 100 airstrikes.Troops have killed over 100 Hamas operatives in Khan Younis complex in March, says IDF, 13 March 2024

On 15 March, Israeli forces claimed to have destroyed a 200-metre long tunnel in Hamad City.IDF finds Hamas tunnel under bell pepper field near Khan Younis, 15 March 2024

On 16 March 2024, Palestinian forces claimed to have targeted an Israeli personnel carrier using "Asif" bomb and AR bullets.The complete withdrawal of Israel from the north of the city of Hamad in Khan Yunis, 16 March 2024

On 16 March, Israeli forces withdrew.

On 19 March, Israel announced the end of its incursion, including the destruction of 100 buildings, while killing reportedly over 100 fighters and seizing weapons.IRAN UPDATE, MARCH 21, 2024

Aftermath On 21 March, Palestinian journalist showed a video of empty streets in Hamad City without the Israeli presence. Fifteen bodies were recovered in the area by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS).Israeli withdrawal from Hamad town:15 bodies recovered from ruins of Khan Younis, Al Jazeera English

Hamad City incursion

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