The IDF continues to operate in the Khan Yunis and Rafah areas of the Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

The Nachal Brigade combat team successfully operated in multiple parts of Rafah, seizing multiple weapons and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

Givati Brigade's combat team identified terrorist installations in Rafah, including sites with PGMs ready for launch. The IDF's operations in the Gaza Strip persist across ground, air, and sea.

During a visit to the troops in the Rafah area, Netanyahu stated that holding the Philadelphi corridor and the Rafah crossing were "vital" for the war effort.

The tunnel was used for an infiltration attempt into Israeli territory, which was beaten back and during which Sergeant Major Zeed Mazarib z"l was killed in action.

Photographer Oren Cohen caught on camera three Israeli flags placed by IDF soldiers on Rafah beach, emphasizing Israeli control over the area.

The current round of negotiations for the release of hostages in Cairo has hit a snag over the clause regarding the withdrawal of IDF forces from Rafah Crossing and the Philadelphia Corridor, which was only captured this week after 19 years of abandonment following disengagement.

The IDF stated that the building contained an operational tunnel connecting to a terror tunnel and was used as an assembly location for Hamas terrorists.

The IDF also eliminated dozens of terrorists in Rafah and destroyed a number of booby-trapped buildings in the area.

The IDF continues to eliminate terrorists and destroy terrorist infrastructure in the north, center, and south of the Gaza Strip.

IDF combat soldiers and combat engineers raided a large PIJ base and rocket manufacturing site and blew it up. Watch:

Fallen soldier who was killed in Rafah named as Sergeant Ori Yitzhak Hadad from Beer Sheva.

The IDF continues to operate in Shejaiya, Rafah, and the central Gaza Strip in search of terrorists and weapons.

The IDF continues to operate throughout the Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorists, destroying booby-trapped buildings, and removing terrorist infrastructure.

'Snakes and Ladders': the IDF finds a sick twist to child's game in Gaza used to encourage terrorism.

As the IDF prepare to finish their military operations in the area of Khan Yunis in Gaza, their remains the need to deal with certain issues before leaving. 

IDF uncovers more of Hamas's hidden weapons and booby traps in Rafah.

IDF Chief Says major progress has been made in destroying Hamas' Rafah Brigade. "We have a very high record in the Rafah battles, and I tell you, I appreciate that very much," Halevi said.

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi was full of optimism during a situational assessment in the south yesterday.