The Israeli army stated today, Tuesday, that Israeli forces killed about 40 Palestinian fighters and raided a gathering of militants, uncovering tunnel openings during extensive operations in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. In a summary of operations since yesterday, Monday, the Israeli army reported that aircraft targeted Hamas fighters in Al-Maghazi in central Gaza. Southern and central Gaza have become the focal point of Israel's attack, which announced on Saturday the dismantling of Hamas infrastructure in the northern sector.