Operation Iron Swords
Updated to 1 p.m., February 21, 2024

The southern arena: The IDF forces operated in two main locations, to the west of
Khan Yunis, where the forces increased and expanded their hold, and the Zeitoun
neighborhood in Gaza City, where they cleared the area. With aerial support, they attacked
armed terrorist squads remaining in the area and terrorist facilities.

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