After largely securing the northern Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Force continued to lead intense battles in its central and southern portions as it encircled the al-Bureij camp and advanced deeper into the town of Khan Younis.

Currently, four IDF divisions are operating in the Gaza Strip, IDF Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari said in a press briefing on Thursday.

In the central Gaza Strip, the IDF is currently fighting in two out of four large camps lying between the army and the town of Deir al-Balah, which is estimated to be the next target of the troops’ advance south in the direction of Khan Younis.

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