Israeli units are “expanding” their operations in the area around the city of Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) posted on the social media platform X on Friday, without providing details. Hamas leaders are thought to be hiding in Khan Younis. The IDF reported finding explosives in the homes of Hamas members. Buildings with explosives had been destroyed, it said. Troops also found a number of tunnels and weapons. The IDF said its operations were aimed at securing control of an area on the outskirts of Khan Younis, from where an attack was mounted on Oct…