For more on developments in Iran and the region, see our interactive map of Iran and the Middle East. The residents also reported fighting in Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, southwest of Jabalia city where Israeli forces have been operating since November 18. Al Qassem Brigades fighters detonated a house-borne improvised explosive device targeting Israeli forces east of Khan Younis on December 15. [xxxii]Palestinian media reported that Palestinian militias engaged Israeli forces with small arms east of Rafah on December 15. Israeli forces targeted Hamas military infrastructure in Khan Younis and Rafah as part of Israeli efforts to degrade Hamas’ military capacity.

Source: New York Times December 16, 2023 02:28 UTC