Six Zionist soldiers were killed and 17 others were wounded, some critically, after being lured into a complex ambush in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Zionist media reported on Tuesday evening.
According to the details, Zionist sources noted that the casualties involved two military units from different brigades and division-level formations.
The reports also indicated that several soldiers were still unaccounted for on the battlefield, with serious concerns about their fate. Military helicopters reportedly evacuated the wounded to Tel HaShomer Hospital in Tel Aviv.
Zionist media described the incident as “difficult to comprehend,” given that both the killed and wounded were from two different units.
They reported that Palestinian Resistance fighters had set a sophisticated ambush for the occupation force, setting fire to an armored personnel carrier of the Puma type while soldiers were still inside.
The cries of the wounded could be heard on video footage captured by Hamas fighters, before a second ambush was launched targeting the rescue team.
Zionist reports confirmed that the families of the killed soldiers had been notified and that some of the wounded remained in critical condition.
Hamas’ al-Qassam confirms two ambushes against occupation forces
In a related context, Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades confirmed that its Resistance fighters carried out a complex ambush targeting a Zionist force that had taken shelter inside a house, using an al-Yassin 105 shell and an RPG in southern Khan Younis.
The Brigades said it inflicted casualties among enemy soldiers, killed and wounded, in the area south of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Moreover, al-Qassam said its fighters targeted a Zionist Merkava tank with a Shawaz explosive device and an al-Yassin 105 shell, also south of Khan Younis.
Operations increase as the occupation backs down against Iran
A ceasefire between Iran and the occupation went into effect on Tuesday, 12 days after the occupation launched its Operation “Rising Lion” and Iran launched its True Promise 3 retaliatory operation. What started as a campaign to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program quickly backfired, heaving destruction upon the entity itself.
Since June 13, 2025, the Zionist regime faced heavy missile fire from Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, with over 40 missile barrages launched in the 12 days, totaling 531 missiles launched, 31 of which achieved direct hits. 29 settlers were reportedly killed and 2,517 others were injured across the entirety of the occupation. It is important to note that the occupation enforces strict censorship over casualty counts and damage so these numbers are always questionable.
Zionists announce soldier killed in Beer al-Sabe’
The occupation announced the death of a corporal from its multi-dimensional 888 unit, killed during the Iranian missile strike that targeted Beer al-Sabe’ in the south of occupied Palestine. This marks the first soldier fatality admitted by the occupation throughout the 12 days.
The death toll from the Iranian missile strike on a building in Beer al-Sabe’ has risen to nine, according to emergency services, as reports confirmed multiple injured victims were hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries following the attack that caused severe structural damage to the site.
Iranian missiles record numerous hits across the occupation
Iran’s missiles directly hit multiple locations across the entity, including major cities like Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Haifa, Beer al-Sabe’, and Herzliya, as well as smaller areas such as Tira, Rehovot, Bat Yam, and Bnei Brak.
The strikes also struck industrial sites like oil refineries and reached areas along the coastal plain, including Rishon LeZion, Holon, and Azur.
Additional impacts were reported in Safad, Isud, Karmiel, and Shfaram, demonstrating the wide scope of the attack. Key infrastructure and areas were struck, with repeated hits on Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Petah Tikva, and Haifa.
120 missiles targeted the entity in one day
June 14 marked the deadliest day of the war, with four separate rocket barrages of a total of 120 missiles striking central areas, such as Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Tira, and Rishon LeZion, killing 12 people and wounding 200 others.
The very same day also saw the highest number of missiles launched in a single day, with a total of 120 missiles fired, while June 19 marked the broadest geographic spread of attacks, as strikes hit seven different areas, indicating a widening pattern of escalation.
Shelters failed to protect occupiers
Iran’s missiles caused casualties even among Zionists who fled to shelters, with 29 fatalities reported by Zionist media, including some killed inside reinforced safe rooms, raising questions about either the capabilities of the missiles used or vulnerabilities in the defensive infrastructure.
The initial wave of attacks from June 13 until June 16 proved the most intense and deadly before transitioning into a phase of sporadic, less lethal strikes, as multiple reports indicated that the total number of wounded and injured across various classifications exceeded 2,517.
Magen David Adom (Zionist Red Cross) reported that its teams handled 28 fatalities and 1,319 injuries during the Iranian strikes on occupied Palestine, including 17 critical cases, 29 moderate injuries, and 872 minor wounds, along with 401 panic-related incidents.
Zionist economy hit as hard as cities
According to the Zionist newspaper Calcalist, the estimated cost to cover damages through the compensation fund alone reaches approximately 5 billion shekels (around $1.44 billion). The newspaper noted that markets are projecting a government deficit exceeding 6% this year, far above the 4.9% of GDP ceiling set by the government.
The newspaper reported that markets are anticipating a government deficit exceeding 6% this year, significantly surpassing the 4.9% of GDP ceiling set by the government, as economic pressures from recent conflicts continue to strain public finances.
Zionist reports indicate the occupation forces have incurred approximately $5 billion in costs, roughly $725 million every day, for offensive operations against Iran and defensive measures to counter Tehran’s missiles and drones.
Palestinian Resistance groups emerge stronger and release statements
It says the Palestinian Resistance is taking back momentum, especially in Khan Younis, as many Zionist brigades have been withdrawn from the Strip due to Iran’s attacks. And the remaining brigades are embattled.
Gaza has regained strategic focus after Iran’s attacks, says the article.
The Ansarallah spokesperson Mohammed Abdul Salam in Yemen extended its warmest congratulations to the leadership and people of Iran. In a statement, the bureau declared that Iran’s mighty and unprecedented strike has broken the barrier of fear and established new rules of engagement. He affirmed that the heroic response has healed the hearts of a billion Muslims and that Yemen stands firmly with the Islamic Republic of Iran in its sacred jihad of the True Promise 3 operation.
The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) celebrated the Iranian victory, declaring that the zionist entity and its allies now understand that the era of unopposed aggression has ended. The DFLP asserted that the “Axis of Resistance is more cohesive and stronger than ever” and that the strike has exposed the fragility of the enemy’s security and military systems. The Front emphasized that this victory is a triumph for the Palestinian people and all who resist the zionist-American project.
Fatah Al-Intifada applauded the “historic and clear victory,” stating that the blessed epic has confirmed that the era of defeats is over and the Axis of Resistance is a force to be reckoned with. The movement praised the operation for shattering the enemy’s manufactured prestige and affirmed its unwavering commitment to the trench of resistance, which has restored the nation’s dignity. “Glory to the martyrs, victory to the resistance, and shame and disgrace to the zionist entity and its helpers.”
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC) offered its congratulations to the Iranian leadership, military, and people. The PFLP-GC described the victory as a “qualitative and historic blow” that has altered the course of the conflict with the zionist enemy. The statement highlighted that the operation demonstrated Iran’s advanced military capabilities and its readiness to defend its sovereignty and the oppressed peoples of the region, foretelling the inevitable liberation of Palestine.
Senior Hamas leader Ahmed Abdul-Hadi declared that Iran has achieved a significant victory over “israel.” He attributed this to Iran’s ability to thwart “israel’s” objectives, instill fear through unprecedented missile strikes, and undermine its national security—especially following the Al-Aqsa Flood operation. Abdul-Hadi emphasized that “Iran was victorious because it won the political and moral battle that the enemy lost in its war of extermination in Gaza.” He added that this victory could mark the beginning of a new phase of resistance, benefiting Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon, and all honorable resistance fighters.