The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have made significant progress in their operation in Rafah, southern Gaza. Troops from the 162nd Division have advanced deep into the Brazil neighborhood, capturing key areas beyond the Rafah crossing as of May 20. The IDF has successfully evacuated approximately 950,000 Gazans from Rafah since May 6, moving them to safer locations. The Givati Brigade's Tzabar Battalion detained three armed terrorists emerging from a tunnel shaft, and over the past day, Givati troops eliminated approximately 20 operatives. Additionally, the Nahal Brigade's 932nd Battalion discovered a tunnel shaft storing RPGs, grenades, and other explosive devices, which was subsequently demolished. Around 30-40% of Rafah is now under IDF control.
Troops of the Nahal Brigade's 932nd Battalion, operating in southern Gaza's Rafah, located a tunnel shaft where several weapons were stored. The depot had RPGs, grenades, and other explosive devices, the IDF says. The tunnel was later demolished. In another building in Rafah,… https://t.co/mlAp6pWZpV
The IDF has evacuated around 950,000 Palestinian civilians from Rafah, moving them out of harm's way as the army closes in on the remaining Hamas battalions. Around 30-40% of Rafah is now under IDF control.
RAFAH IDF: Troops from the Givati Brigade's Tzabar Battalion captured three armed terrorists emerging from a tunnel shaft in Rafah, southern Gaza. The operatives were detained and taken for further questioning. Over the past day, Givati troops eliminated approximately 20…
The IDF successfully evacuated approximately 950,000 Gazans from Rafah in just two weeks since May 6.
RAFAH UPDATE: LOTS OF PROGRESS IDF Operation in Rafah: IDF forces from the 162nd Division have already reached deep into Rafah and are currently in the Brazil neighborhood. The forces advanced several more kilometers beyond the Rafah crossing and have already captured about… https://t.co/ZAkQk4BJwn