‘Israeli’ special forces allegedly sneak in, kill commander amid Khan Yunis strikes

Israel Occupation Forces (IOF) intensified air and ground strikes on Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip early Monday morning, killing Ahmed Sarhan, a senior commander in the Al-Nasser Salah al-Deen Brigades, the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees—the third-largest armed group in Gaza.

According to Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses, the operation involved a special 'Israeli' unit disguised in women’s clothing, infiltrating Khan Yunis inside a civilian bus camouflaged as displaced persons’ luggage carriers.

The unit targeted Sarhan, who 'Israeli' media describe as a key figure involved in intelligence gathering and captive oversight.

The raid triggered fierce clashes after the unit was exposed, but the 'Israeli' forces allegedly succeeded in assassinating Sarhan and abducting his wife and children, reportedly for intelligence interrogation.

Following the operation, the IOF cut off supply routes to isolate the area and prevent reinforcement, while 'Israeli' warplanes launched coordinated airstrikes to cover the special forces’ withdrawal.

Sarhan’s body was delivered to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, while the fate of his family remains unclear.

The IOF confirmed the ongoing offensive under the codename Operation "Gideon’s Chariots", stating that operations continue throughout Gaza without any changes in the overall situational assessment. Strikes were also reported Monday night in multiple areas including Deir al-Balah, Bani Suhelia east of Khan Yunis, south of Nuseirat, and Gaza City.

'Israeli' media sources indicated that the raid was not aimed at captive release but did not clarify the exact objectives of the mission.

This operation comes amid a broader 'Israeli' military escalation in Gaza following intensified airstrikes over the weekend, as the IOF continues its aggression across the Strip.

This is a developing story. Further updates will follow.