As the IDF deepens its ground activity in the southern Gaza Strip, the military today (Sunday) released footage illustrating what the combat looks like on the ground—from the eyes of Golani soldiers. Bodycam footage documenting the operations of the Golani Brigade’s combat team under Division 36 in southern Khan Younis reveals the routine of battle.
Golani soldiers have been working in recent weeks to destroy terror tunnel shafts, booby-trapped routes, and weapons caches—both above ground and underground. So far, dozens of terror infrastructures have been destroyed, and several militants eliminated during close combat. The IDF emphasizes that the goal of the operation is to disrupt Hamas’s combat systems and ensure the security of Israeli civilians.
Footage from the body cameras of Golani soldiers | Photo: IDF Spokesperson
Entire Neighborhoods Evacuated
Alongside ground operations, the IDF this week called on residents of the western neighborhoods in Khan Younis to evacuate the combat zones. The forces are advancing into the area and encountering Hamas militants within civilian-populated zones, with Hamas continuing to fire—even at civilians trying to reach humanitarian aid distribution points.
According to the IDF Spokesperson, over five million aid portions were distributed in the past week, and an additional distribution station is expected to open in the northern part of the Gaza Strip today. All this is happening despite Hamas’s efforts to block civilians’ access to food and aid. Israel continues to negotiate under fire, but security sources say that without a comprehensive agreement to return all hostages, the fighting will go on.
Hamas Is Losing Control
At the end of a situation assessment held yesterday, the IDF Chief of Staff instructed an expansion of the ground maneuver deep into the Gaza Strip, with the goal of creating conditions for the return of the hostages and dismantling Hamas rule.
“We are in the midst of a powerful and uncompromising campaign—thanks to you, Hamas is losing control,” he told commanders on the ground.
