The Hamad City incursion was a two–week Israeli military operation in 2024 against Hamas forces in the apartment complex and neighborhood of Hamad City, Khan Yunis, in the Gaza Strip.
Battle
On 3 March, Israeli forces entered Hamad City, setting up checkpoints there and telling civilians to leave.[8] On 8 March, Major Amishar Ben David, battalion commander's command and control officer was killed while fighting in Hamad City.[5] On 11 March, the Israeli army said it killed15 Hamas fighters in residential apartments, and also said it found weapons caches in tunnels.[7] On 13 March, heavy clashes were reported in Hamad City with Israeli forces conquering the town building by building. Two Israeli soldiers reportedly were killed.[5] Israel said it conducted more than 100 airstrikes.[9] On 15 March, Israeli forces claimed to have destroyed a 200m long tunnel in Hamad City.[10] On 16 March 2024, Palestinian forces claimed to have targeted an Israeli personnel carrier using “Asif” bomb and AR bullets.[11]
On 19 March, Israel announced the end of its incursion, including the destruction of 100 buildings, while killing reportedly over 100 fighters[4] and seizing weapons.[13]
Aftermath
On 21 March, Palestinian journalist showed a video of empty streets in Hamad City without the Israeli presence.[13] Fifteen bodies were recovered in the area by the Palestine Red Crescent Society.[14]
