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News and updates about terror tunnels

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah tunnel entering Israeli territory discovered

The tunnel was discovered several months ago and crossed about 10 meters from the area of ​​Marwahin in Lebanon and into Israeli territory near the community of Zar'it.

Hezbollah tunnel entering Israeli territory discovered

Radwan Force tunnel dismantled, hundreds of terrorists killed

The 98th Division, including the Paratroopers Brigade, the Commando Brigade, the 7th Brigade and soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, are conducting limited targeted raids against Hezbollah terrorist strongholds near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon.

Radwan Force tunnel dismantled, hundreds of terrorists killed

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

'London Against Hamas' group posts maps of Hamas tunnel system under Gaza throughout the London Underground on October 7 to highlight the plight of the hostages and Hamas' atrocities.

'Rape Tunnel Map' posters appear throughout London Underground

IDF spokesman reveals:

IDF destroyed Lebanon tunnel intended for use in invading Israel

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says over 2,000 Hezbollah terror infrastructure destroyed, 440 terrorists killed.

IDF destroyed Lebanon tunnel intended for use in invading Israel

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Kilometer-long tunnel in central Gaza demolished

IDF forces destroyed a tunnel about a kilometer long near residential houses in central Gaza.

Kilometer-long tunnel in central Gaza demolished

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UN chief shown video of tunnel in which hostages were executed

Or Gat, brother of slain hostage Carmel Gat, shows UN chief Antonio Guterres IDF footage of the tunnel in which she and six other hostages were murdered.

UN chief shown video of tunnel in which hostages were executed

IDF forces continue battle in Tel al-Sultan

IDF forces operate in Tel al-Sultan, near Rafah, conducting battles against terrorists fortified in the area, and mapping and destroying terror tunnels.

IDF forces continue battle in Tel al-Sultan

Military Correspondent:

'Not all tunnels blocked on Egyptian side as IDF claimed'

Mako military correspondent Shai Levi reports that some of the tunnels located in Philadelphia were not blocked on the Egyptian side as the IDF spokesperson published.

'Not all tunnels blocked on Egyptian side as IDF claimed'

ANALYSIS:

Sinwar's brother - the next terror master?

The younger brother of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, Mohammad is considered a major planner of the Oct. 7 mass murder attack. Now that Deif is gone, is Mohammed Sinwar Hamas’s next terror master?

Sinwar's brother - the next terror master?

Footage of Hamas tunnel

Liberman: Stop all the aid to Gaza

Politicians respond to footage from the tunnel where six hostages were murdered. Ben Gvir: The response to this should be clear. Bennett: Abominable Nazi enemy.

Liberman: Stop all the aid to Gaza

Blood stains in the dark:

Footage of the tunnels where the hostages were murdered

In newly released footage, IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari enters tunnel where 6 hostages were executed, reveals the blood stains that shows where they were murdered.

Footage of the tunnels where the hostages were murdered

Cabinet ministers horrified after watching terror tunnel footage

IDF presents Cabinet with chilling footage from the tunnel where six Israeli hostages were found murdered and their bodies recovered.

Cabinet ministers horrified after watching terror tunnel footage

IDF destroys transportation rail in northern Gaza terror tunnel

Transportation rail discovered within terror tunnel as IDF destroys terror tunnel over one kilometer long in northern Gaza.

IDF destroys transportation rail in northern Gaza terror tunnel

Hamas terror tunnel strategy revealed

Hamas guidebook obtained by New York Times details the terrorist organization's tactics and strategies for using its tunnel network in combat, showing how it has survived 11 months of war.

Hamas terror tunnel strategy revealed

The deaths of six hostages are not a talking point

We must be united in our sorrow, not fractured by it. Op-ed.

The deaths of six hostages are not a talking point

Rescued hostage recounts:

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Gaza yesterday after more than 10 months in captivity, described to the security forces who rescued him the conditions he was kept under.

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

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IDF destroys terror tunnel discovered in 2014

In central Gaza corridor, IDF destroys three kilometer-long terror tunnel discovered in Operation Protective Edge in 2014. 'Tunnel did not cross border fence.'

IDF destroys terror tunnel discovered in 2014

IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

IDF dismantles underground tunnel route in Khan Yunis, destroying ready-to-fire rocket launcher.

IDF dismantles terror tunnel belonging to Islamic Jihad

Rafah:

IDF destroys kilometer-long tunnel

Following precise, intelligence-based targeted operations, the IDF dismantled a one kilometer-long underground terror tunnel in the Rafah area.

IDF destroys kilometer-long tunnel

Gallant in Gaza:

'Hamas Rafah Brigade has been defeated'

Defense Minister meets troops from the IDF’s Division 162, which is deployed to the Rafah area and the Philadelphi route, notes 150 tunnels have been destroyed in the area.

'Hamas Rafah Brigade has been defeated'

Khan Yunis:

1.5 km weapons storage tunnel destroyed

The 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom Unit located and destroyed an underground tunnel route approximately a kilometer and a half long.

1.5 km weapons storage tunnel destroyed

Hezbollah publishes footage of undeground missile facility

The Lebanese terrorist organization has published a video in which it shows trucks with missiles ready for launch and documentation from inside its terror tunnels.

Hezbollah publishes footage of undeground missile facility

IDF destroys 3km multi-story Gaza tunnel

Multi-story underground tunnel route, approximately three kilometers long, identified and dismantled in central Gaza.

IDF destroys 3km multi-story Gaza tunnel

Egypt comments on documentation of large tunnel near Rafah

Egyptian Foreign Minister says after meeting with his Lebanese counterpart that it is necessary to continue intensive contacts to curb escalating tensions.

Egypt comments on documentation of large  tunnel near Rafah

Philadelphi Corridor:

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

Tracks used to smuggle large amount of weapons in wagon-like vehicles into Gaza found.

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

98th Division dimantled 100 km of tunnels since start of war

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit summarized the 98th Division's recently-completed operation in Khan Yunis, including the elimination of over 150 terrorists, dismantling of weapons storage facilities, and locating of large quantities of weapons.

98th Division dimantled 100 km of tunnels since start of war

Philadelphi Corridor:

Sensors to detect smuggling tunnels

The security forces say that after the sensors are placed, military presence along the Corridor will not be needed to locate tunnels and prevent underground smuggling.

Sensors to detect smuggling tunnels

Rafah:

IDF destroys tunnel used in June infiltration attempt

The Combat Engineering Unit of the 143rd Division, the Yahalom Unit, and the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion of the Southern Gaza Brigade dismantled an offensive underground tunnel route that was approximately 700 meters long, in the Rafah area.

IDF destroys tunnel used in June infiltration attempt

Watch: Six tunnels located and destroyed in Shejaiya

IDF forces clash with terrorists, destroy six kilometers' worth of terror tunnels in Shejaiya area of Gaza.

Watch: Six tunnels located and destroyed in Shejaiya

'It'll take years to clear Gaza tunnels'

Brigadier General Avivi: We are fighting against a force equal in strength to ISIS at its peak, and we are doing so without a coalition that also fought for years until victory.

'It'll take years to clear Gaza tunnels'

IDF knew of tunnel used in infiltration attempt for 10 years

Security officials question why nothing was done about tunnel 200 meters from fence that had been known about since 2014 after terrorists emerged from said tunnel and killed IDF soldier.

IDF knew of tunnel used in infiltration attempt for 10 years

1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

The tunnel that was located was extensive and contained blast doors, inside which the troops located weapons such as AK-47s, anti-tank missiles, many intelligence assets and explosives.

1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza

During raids in Sabra area, troops located rocket warheads and many weapons including rockets and an anti-aircraft missile launcher.

Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

After the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez were found in a tunnel in Jabaliya, the IDF destroyed the entrances to the tunnel.

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

Continue to support the heroic IDF soldiers!

Our brave soldiers have taken over all the Hamas smuggling tunnels on the Egyptian border, continue to support the heroic IDF soldiers!

Continue to support the heroic IDF soldiers!

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IDF destroys terror tunnel dug 150 meters from Israeli border

The tunnel that was uncovered was part of a branching network of Hamas tunnels, and was dug at a distance of about 150 meters from the border fence, but did not cross into Israeli territory.

IDF destroys terror tunnel dug 150 meters from Israeli border

IDF destroys two terror tunnels in Beit Hanoun

IDF continues to destroy underground infrastructure in the Gaza Strip; two terror tunnels in the Beit Hanoun area destroyed.

IDF destroys two terror tunnels in Beit Hanoun

Germany’s “contribution” to building Gaza terror tunnels

Water pipes that turned into rockets, sewers into terror tunnels and countless "dual use" materials | ARD reveals how aid granted to Gaza fueled the Hamas terror machine, right under the noses of the Germans

Germany’s “contribution” to building Gaza terror tunnels

IDF spokesman: Hostage Elad Katzir was murdered in January

'High state of readiness' in northern Israel as IDF's Daniel Hagari promises Israel 'will not miss any opportunity to fulfill our supreme mission of bringing' remaining hostages back home.

IDF spokesman: Hostage Elad Katzir was murdered in January

Journalist: 'IDF lied to the Israeli public'

'It's not clear who made the decision to lie this way to the public back in 2019, but many in the IDF's top brass continued to maintain the lie since then,' Doron Kadosh, Galei Zahal journalist, notes.

Journalist: 'IDF lied to the Israeli public'

Two IDF soldiers seriously injured in central Gaza

Tank shell catches fire near Netzarim, injuring four IDF soldiers, two of them seriously. IDF investigates.

Two IDF soldiers seriously injured in central Gaza

Three terror tunnels destroyed in Khan Yunis area

Three terror tunnels, including one struck in 2021's 'Guardian of the Walls,' are destroyed in the area of the Khan Yunis Brigade as IDF continues to destroy the underground infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Three terror tunnels destroyed in Khan Yunis area

Judea and Samaria:

IDF creates tunnel detection team

The new team includes both military and civilian personnel and is intended to locate offensive tunnels from PA territory.

IDF creates tunnel detection team

Significant tunnel route in northern Gaza destroyed

The length of the destroyed tunnel is over two and a half kilometers, crossing battalions and brigades and connecting the northern and southern Gaza Strip.

Significant tunnel route in northern Gaza destroyed

Khan Yunis:

200-meter terror tunnel found under pepper field

Tunnel containing weapons, explosives, and rocket launchers found under agricultural field near Gaza residential neighborhood.

200-meter terror tunnel found under pepper field

IDF seals terror tunnel used by Sinwar's brother

IDF destroys largest terror tunnel discovered in northern Gaza, in which Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, was filmed driving.

IDF seals terror tunnel used by Sinwar's brother

Tunnel went under hospital, university

10-kilometer long tunnel from northern to southern Gaza uncovered by the IDF.

Tunnel went under hospital, university

IDF destroys tunnel used by senior Hamas officials

Kilometer-long tunnel used by Hamas leadership in Khan Yunis uncovered and destroyed.

IDF destroys tunnel used by senior Hamas officials

Report:

Hezbollah tunnel system more sophisticated than Gaza

French newspaper Libération's investigation reveals extent of Hezbollah underground tunnel system, which is reportedly even larger than Hamas's.

Hezbollah tunnel system more sophisticated than Gaza

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Video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in tunnel

Hamas' leader in Gaza seen moving through tunnel with his family in Khan Yunis as IDF closes in. 'Hunt will not stop until we catch him,' says IDF Spokesman.

Video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in tunnel

Erdan to UNRWA chief:

'Take responsibility and resign today!'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN fires back after UNRWA Commissioner-General claims the UN agency “did not know” there were Hamas terrorist tunnels under its Gaza headquarters.

'Take responsibility and resign today!'

IDF reveals:

Tunnel used by Hamas officials to hold hostages

During searches in the tunnel, several rooms were discovered, including a barred cell where hostages were held, a bathroom, and a rest area used by terrorists holding the hostages.

Tunnel used by Hamas officials to hold hostages

IDF confirms:

Water being pumped into Hamas tunnels

The IDF confirmed that in a joint effort, several tools have been developed to pump water into Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip.

Water being pumped into Hamas tunnels

At any price

The question is not one of sympathy with the families – but of effectiveness. If we stop the aid now, Gazans might storm Hamas strongholds and free the hostages. I will believe Gazan protests when they run en masse into the tunnels and bring out our hostages with them. Op-ed.

At any price

Hamas document found in tunnel:

'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

A Hamas document found by IDF forces gives detailed instructions on how the organization conducts psychological warfare.

'Put pressure on Gallant, blame Netanyahu"

Deep in terror tunnels:

IDF locates Hamas leaders' quarters

So far, hundreds of tunnel shafts have been located and destroyed, some leading to significant strategic Hamas tunnels.

IDF locates Hamas leaders' quarters

Under Khan Yunis cemetery:

Troops find terror tunnel with command offices

The tunnel, dug by the Hamas terrorist organization, is part of a complex underground labyrinth, about a kilometer long and 20 meters deep.

Troops find terror tunnel with command offices

Report:

Only 20% of Hamas tunnels destroyed

A new report claims that Hamas still has the vast majority of its tunnel network despite months of fighting.

Only 20% of Hamas tunnels destroyed

1.5 KM from the border:

The tunnel linking southern and northern Gaza

During the operational activity in the area, the soldiers located anti-aircraft missiles, rocket launchers, and equipment for the production and launch of rockets.

The tunnel linking southern and northern Gaza

Long tunnel used to transport rockets destroyed

IDF forces fought battles with many terrorists, responding with fire, killing the terrorists at short range with machine gun fire, mortar shells, and aerial support.

Long tunnel used to transport rockets destroyed