Invasion of the Gaza Strip
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After Hamas Invasion of Israel (October 2023), the Israeli Defense Forces launched a full-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Chronology
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June 2024: Residents on 23 June reported that Israeli tanks had advanced to the outskirts of the camp for displaced people in the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone
May 2024: The Givati Brigade separately seized the portion of Salah al-Din Road in eastern Rafah in an overnight operation.
May 2024: On 22 May, Israeli tanks reached the westernmost point in their offensive, advancing to the outskirts of the Yibna suburb after heavy clashes overnight.
May 2024: On 14 May, the IDF entered the city of Rafah proper, advancing into the Brazil, Jneina and al-Salam neighborhoods of eastern Rafah.
May 2024: The IDF also stated that it had taken "tactical control" of Tel al-Sultan.
October 2023: Israel began an invasion of the Gaza Strip, launching a large-scale ground assault on the towns of Beit Hanoun and Bureij.
October 2023: Israeli forces approach Beit Lahia.
January 2024: The IDF said that it had reached the southernmost parts of Khan Yunis.
March 2024: The IDF carried out a "massacre" in the Al Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, killing the Abdul Ghafour family and their animals.
December 2023: The al-Ahli Arab Hospital was attacked, with displaced people forced out and two doctors arrested.
December 2023: Doctors Without Borders reported Israeli troops seized Al-Awda Hospital
May 2024: The IDF said it gained operational control of the Philadelphi Corridor.
May 2024: IDF tanks continued their probing attacks on 29 May, entering Tel al-Sultan, Yibna and Shaboura neighborhoods
June 2024: The IDF said that it took operational control of the Bureij refugee camp and Deir al-Balah.
January 2024: The al-Qassem Brigades ambushed an IDF infantry squad in Bani Suheila, Khan Yunis and claimed to have killed and injured multiple soldiers.
July 2024: The IDF ordered Palestinians to evacuate the neighborhoods of Tel al-Hawa, Sabra, and Rimal in Gaza City.
May 2024: Israeli ground forces seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, starting the Rafah offensive.
June 2024: IDF tanks advanced into two more neighborhoods on 9 June, apparently to complete the encirclement of eastern Rafah, triggering clashes with Palestinian militants.
May 2024: On 23 May, the IDF continued its advance towards Yibna.
May 2024: Residents told Reuters that IDF tanks and armored vehicles had entered central Rafah on 28 May, reaching near al-Awda mosque whilst soldiers clashed with Hamas fighters around the Zoroub Hill.
June 2024: One person was killed and another was injured after Israeli forces attacked the Khirbet al-Adas area in northern Rafah.
June 2024: IDF tanks continued their offensive in Tel al-Sultan, al-Izba, Zurub and Shaboura neighborhoods on 18 June
June 2024: IDF tanks pushed into northern and western Rafah on 21 June after having captured the eastern, southern and central areas
May 2024: The IAF targeted a house in the al-Janina neighbourhood in Rafah
November 2023: The Indonesian Hospital of Gaza is occupied
December 2023: Israeli army attacks were reported in the vicinity of El-Amal City Hospital in Khan Yunis.
December 2023: The IDF announced that its 99th Division completed operations in southern Gaza City and the 39th Division had completed operations in Shuja'iyya.
November 2023: The siege of Gaza City started.
November 2023: IDF units reached the western outskirts of Netzarim where they were ambushed by Hamas militants.
November 2023: Israeli ground forces advanced towards the Indonesian Hospital.
January 2024: The IDF gained control of Khirbat Ikhza'a village after weeks of fighting.
January 2024: The IDF said it had encircled Khan Yunis and deepened its operations in the area.
May 2024: The IDF said it began operations against militants in the center of Jabalia and had engaged in intense battles
June 2024: Israeli forces raided the Sabra and Zeitoun neighborhoods.
June 2024: On 10 June, IDF tanks advanced northwards in Rafah and attempted to advance in the Shaboura neighborhood.
November 2023: Clashes were reported in the Zeitoun and Shuja'iyya neighborhoods of Gaza.
November 2023: Israeli tanks surrounded four hospitals, al-Rantisi Hospital, al-Nasr Hospital, and the eye and mental health hospitals, from all directions.
January 2024: The al-Amal Hospital was attacked by Israeli forces.
January 2024: An Israeli tank attacked a car in Tal al-Hawa, killing a 6-year old girl and five of her family members, a cousin and two PRCS paramedics attempted to help her but were later killed by Israeli forces.
June 2024: Israeli tanks advanced into Shejaiya, Gaza City and ordered its residents to move south.
November 2023: An Israeli armored unit was spotted west of Al-Mughraqa.
December 2023: Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital after shelling it for several days.
