Troops searching Khan Younis hospital arrest more than 100 terror suspects

IDF troops seen in the Gaza Strip in a photo released by the IDF, Feb. 17, 2024. (IDF Spokesperson)
IDF troops seen in the Gaza Strip in a photo released by the IDF, Feb. 17, 2024. (IDF Spokesperson)

The IDF says that special forces soldiers are continuing to carry out searches inside the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and have arrested more than 100 terror suspects.

The IDF says that forces from the Maglan and Egoz units have also killed several terrorists on the outskirts of the hospital.

As the fighting continues in Khan Younis, troops led by the 7th Armored Brigade raided several compounds, finding weapons including explosive devices, grenades and Kalashnikov rifles.

Troops in the area also called in several air strikes on Hamas forces including three terrorists who were trying to launch rockets.

In addition, a paratrooper force killed a terror cell in close-quarters combat, the IDF says.

The IDF says that there were also clashes in central Gaza where Nahal soldiers killed several operatives.

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