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IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

IDF troops dismantled old Hezbollah underground infrastructure to prevent the terrorist organization from returning to use it.

IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

All Hamas terror cells hiding in Rafah’s tunnels remain in continuous contact with the group’s senior military leadership, contradicting Hamas’ public claim that the cells act independently, Kan News reports.

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

New footage:

IDF troops hunt down terrorists in eastern Rafah

IDF continues to combat the terror tunnels in the Israeli-controlled area in southern Gaza, eliminating over 40 terrorists who were hiding underground over the past week alone.

IDF troops hunt down terrorists in eastern Rafah

Nine terrorists eliminated in east Rafah tunnel

IDF locates and eliminates nine additional terrorists in underground terror infrastructure in eastern Rafah.

Nine terrorists eliminated in east Rafah tunnel

Yasser Abu Shabab captures Hamas terrorists from Rafah tunnel

Yasser Abu Shabab claims that four Hamas terrorists surrendered to his men in Rafah. In footage, one of them is seen discussing Hamas activities. The terrorists were handed over to the IDF.

Yasser Abu Shabab captures Hamas terrorists from Rafah tunnel

Rafah: Terrorists exiting tunnel eliminated in aerial strike

IDF publishes footage of terrorist eliminations in Rafah, stressing operation to locate local terror cells is ongoing.

Rafah: Terrorists exiting tunnel eliminated in aerial strike

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Nahal and Golani clean up Rafah, major tunnel network destroyed

Nahal and Golani forces, operating with the Yahalom Unit, dismantled hundreds of meters of Rafah terror tunnels, struck more than 60 targets, and eliminated 11 terrorists after 17 emerged from an underground route.

Nahal and Golani clean up Rafah, major tunnel network destroyed

Rafah: 17 terrorists in 24 hours

In 24-hour pursuit, IDF forces eliminate or capture 17 Hamas terrorists who attempted to escape Rafah tunnels.

Rafah: 17 terrorists in 24 hours

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15 terrorists left tunnels in Rafah, 11 killed or detained

The IDF revealed that 15 terrorists emerged from tunnels at two different locations east of the yellow line in eastern Rafah. IDF eliminated six, arrested five, and is searching for the others.

15 terrorists left tunnels in Rafah, 11 killed or detained

Footage from underground:

The tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

The IDF uncovered the most significant and complex underground routes discovered in the Gaza Strip thus far in Rafah, consisting of approximately 80 hideouts.

The tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

Giulio Meotti:

The spiritual war between Jihadists and Jews in the tunnels

The tunnels have no windows, no wind, no sky. Only stale air, stagnant water, and silence heavy as iron. And yet, in that abyss, something happened that the world above cannot fully grasp: Jewish faith did not die. It was kindled. Opinion

The spiritual war between Jihadists and Jews in the tunnels

Watch: Tunnel route where three soldiers fell is dismantled

Eleven months since the three soldiers from Unit 367 fell, IDF dismantles the tunnel route in which they were killed.

Watch: Tunnel route where three soldiers fell is dismantled

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IDF destroys tunnel shaft through which Hadar Goldin was abducted

Just hours after his body was returned to Israel for burial, Nahal Combat Team destroyed the tunnel through which Hamas terrorists abducted the body of Hadar Goldin in August 2014.

IDF destroys tunnel shaft through which Hadar Goldin was abducted

Four terror tunnels uncovered and dismantled in Gaza

Troops of the 36th Division have been operating in the area of Khan Yunis, located east of the Yellow Line, carrying out a mission to locate and dismantle above-ground and underground terrorist infrastructure remaining in the area.

Four terror tunnels uncovered and dismantled in Gaza

IDF uncovered terror tunnel and Hamas launchers and rockets

IDF uncovered a terror tunnel spanning hundreds of meters long and a Hamas compound containing launchers and rockets.

IDF uncovered terror tunnel and Hamas launchers and rockets

Serious incident in Rafah:

Terrorists emerged from a terror tunnel and attacked an IDF force

During an operation in the Jenina neighborhood in Rafah, IDF forces encountered gunfire from terrorists who emerged from a tunnel and fired at them.

Terrorists emerged from a terror tunnel and attacked an IDF force

Defense Minister admits: 60% of tunnels still intact

Defense Minister Israel Katz admits most of Hamas' terror tunnels are still intact, instructs IDF to prioritize demolition.

Defense Minister admits: 60% of tunnels still intact

Defense Minister to Vance: Majority of Hamas tunnels still intact

Channel 12 News reports that Defense Minister Katz told VP Vance that over 60% of Hamas tunnels remain. IDF continues demolitions during ceasefire, stressing tunnel removal as vital to Gaza’s demilitarization under Trump’s plan.

Defense Minister to Vance: Majority of Hamas tunnels still intact

Hamas still possesses hundreds of rockets

Security officials warn Hamas still holds hundreds of rockets, over 10,000 weapons, and over half its tunnel network.

Hamas still possesses hundreds of rockets

Defense Minister:

IDF will destroy Hamas' tunnels after hostages' return

Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'greatest challenge' is destroying terror tunnels in Gaza, IDF to destroy Hamas' tunnels after hostages return to Israel.

IDF will destroy Hamas' tunnels after hostages' return

Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnels in Khan Yunis

IDF forces operating in Khan Yunis eliminate several terrorists involved in October 7 massacre, destroy dozens of kilometers of terror tunnels in southern Gaza.

Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnels in Khan Yunis

IDF:

IDF locate Hamas tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

IDF's 7th Brigade, Engineering Corps and Yahalom unit, together with Air Force, dismantled infrastructure of tunnel, seized arms, and neutralized several terrorists threatening Israeli forces.

IDF locate Hamas tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

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IDF conducts underground operation in central Gaza

IDF troops uncovered and dismantled two Hamas tunnels in central Gaza, sealing one with concrete, eliminating dozens of terrorists, and expanding the security zone along the border.

IDF conducts underground operation in central Gaza

UN peacekeepers find Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeepers and the Lebanese Army discover a Hezbollah tunnel and unexploded munitions in southern Lebanon.

UN peacekeepers find Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

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2 kilometer-long tunnel in Khan Yunis destroyed

Kfir Brigade soldiers are operating in southern Khan Yunis, where they uncovered a cache of weapons inside a building and destroyed an underground route approximately 2 kilometers long

2 kilometer-long tunnel in Khan Yunis destroyed

Beit Hanoun:

Troops eliminate terrorists in tunnel near key Israeli rail route

As part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, IDF destroys terror tunnel with weapons and living quarters just 5 km from Ashkelon-Sderot line.

Troops eliminate terrorists in tunnel near key Israeli rail route

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Golani fighters uncovered a terror tunnel one kilometer long

During an operation in Khan Yunis, Golani Brigade fighters and Yamam uncover a Hamas tunnel containing explosives, rifles, and RPG missiles.

Golani fighters uncovered a terror tunnel one kilometer long

Jabaliya

Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

Forces from the 401st Brigade raid building that previously served as the "Al-Rafai" school, weapons that had been hidden at the site were located and a 400-meter long tunnel was dismantled.

Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

IDF Spokesperson reveals

Hamas terrorists enjoy fresh meat, vegetables, and desserts

IDF Arabic Spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee has released new footage refuting Hamas’ claims of starvation and illustrating the abundance of food found in the terror group’s tunnels.

Hamas terrorists enjoy fresh meat, vegetables, and desserts

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

The 401st Brigade is operating in the heart of Jabaliya. So far, the engineering forces have located and destroyed several underground tunnels with a total length of 2.7 km.

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

Footage from northern Gaza:

IDF destroys terror tunnel 18 meters underground

IDF troops eliminate RPG cell, dismantle terror tunnel and weapons sites in northern Gaza as operations continue to protect Israeli civilians, says military.

IDF destroys terror tunnel 18 meters underground

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

IDF forces dismantle underground terror tunnel, neutralize 130 terror sites, and eliminate dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis.

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

IDF destroys junction for terror tunnels in Khan Yunis

Kfir Brigade combat team forces raided an underground complex containing terror tunnels and destroyed a route 2.5 km long connecting Khan Yunis and Rafah.

IDF destroys junction for terror tunnels in Khan Yunis

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IDF Paratroopers destroy 3km-long terror tunnel in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and dismantle extensive tunnel networks in Khan Yunis as IDF operations intensify in Gaza Strip.

IDF Paratroopers destroy 3km-long terror tunnel in Gaza

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IDF troops destroy 2KM-long Hamas tunnel

IDF uncovers and dismantles two-kilometre Hamas tunnel beneath former school in Khan Yunis, locates terror hideout and eliminates threats in joint ground and air operations.

IDF troops destroy 2KM-long Hamas tunnel

IDF dismantles Hamas tunnel network in Jabaliya

IDF troops uncover, dismantle, multiple Hamas terror tunnels in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya area, combat engineers say routes used for prolonged terrorist activity.

IDF dismantles Hamas tunnel network in Jabaliya

IDF uncovers:

Hamas command center hidden beneath Gaza’s European Hospital

In dramatic operation, IDF and ISA forces expose Hamas war room and tunnel network used to direct the October 7 massacre - beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

Hamas command center hidden beneath Gaza’s European Hospital

Numerous underground tunnels neutralized in Khan Yunis

6 Brigades have been operating in Khan Yunis and have eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed underground hideouts and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.

Numerous underground tunnels neutralized in Khan Yunis

IDF dismantles major terror tunnel in southern Gaza security zone

Southern Gaza Brigade and Yahalom Unit uncover and destroy booby-trapped tunnel with multiple shafts; dozens of terrorists eliminated as IDF expands buffer zone to protect Israeli communities.

IDF dismantles major terror tunnel in southern Gaza security zone

Golani’s payback:

IDF dismantles terror tunnel that killed two soldiers

In precision strike deep in Gaza’s Morag Corridor, Golani Brigade and Yahalom Unit troops dismantle a terror tunnel used in the deadly attack on Captain Noam Ravid and Staff Sgt. Yaly Seror.

IDF dismantles terror tunnel that killed two soldiers

IDF dismantles major Hamas tunnel network, eliminates terrorists

Troops of the Northern Gaza Brigade uncover two-kilometer underground terror route, destroy weapons and terror infrastructure.

IDF dismantles major Hamas tunnel network, eliminates terrorists

Hamas continues to build new terror tunnels

The IDF has so far managed to destroy only about a quarter of the Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip. Military sources have expressed concern about the phenomenon of tunnel reconstruction and the construction of new tunnels.

Hamas continues to build new terror tunnels

New interactive map shows locations of Gaza's terror tunnels

Ben-Tzion Macales, an open-source intelligence analyst who worked on the project, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the process and the importance of mapping out Hamas's tunnel network.

New interactive map shows locations of Gaza's terror tunnels

Another soldier refutes claim about 'fake' Philadelphi tunnel

605th Engineering Battalion soldier Yehuda Bartov rejects the claims of the "Real Time" investigation and clarifies that the tunnel seen in the photograph was real and significant.

Another soldier refutes claim about 'fake' Philadelphi tunnel

IDF reservist: 'Gallant is a liar and a fraud'

IDF soldiers and military correspondents slam former Defense Minister for claiming a photograph of a wide and high tunnel was presented in order to exaggerate the importance of the Philadelphi Corridor.

IDF reservist: 'Gallant is a liar and a fraud'

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IDF troops destroy 1.2 KM long tunnel route

Northern Gaza Brigade troops located a weapons storage facility containing a stockpile of around 20 explosive devices, an anti-tank guided missile, and other weapons.

IDF troops destroy 1.2 KM long tunnel route

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

Booby-trapped tunnel with entrance in a kindergarten found during operation in Rafah.

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

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IDF destroys Rafah terror tunnel

Givati Brigade troops locate, dismantle terror tunnel shafts and other terrorist infrastructure in Rafah.

IDF destroys Rafah terror tunnel

18 months into the war, just 25% of Gaza tunnels are destroyed

Security source says IDF succeeded in destroying only about one quarter of Hamas' tunnels in Gaza, estimates are that there are tunnels which cross into Egypt.

18 months into the war, just 25% of Gaza tunnels are destroyed

Families of 10/7 victims sue Palestinian-American billionaire

Lawsuit filed by families of American victims of the October 7 attacks alleges Bashar Masri knowingly worked with Hamas for many years, enabling international and U.S. taxpayer-funded programs to be diverted and exploited to support Hamas’s terror infrastructure.

Families of 10/7 victims sue Palestinian-American billionaire

IDF operations in Gaza:

Troops eliminate 50 terrorists, destroy kilometer-long tunnel

Troops of the 252nd Division operating in northern and central Gaza dismantled a one-kilometer-long underground tunnel route and a workshop used for producing rockets and launchers.

Troops eliminate 50 terrorists, destroy kilometer-long tunnel

After 483 days:

Captivity survivors fulfill their promise from the Gaza tunnel

Omer Wenkert and Liam Or, who were released from Hamas captivity, visit the beach together, as they had planned during their time in the tunnels. "483 days later, our big moment has arrived."

Captivity survivors fulfill their promise from the Gaza tunnel

Released Hostage:

'Hamas could walk for five days in the tunnels they have left'

Tal Shoham spoke in a recent interview about the massive scale of the remaining Hamas tunnels - which are still being expanded.

'Hamas could walk for five days in the tunnels they have left'

IDF strikes underground tunnel crossing from Syria into Lebanon

The terror tunnel was used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons in the Beqqa area and has been struck in the past.

IDF strikes underground tunnel crossing from Syria into Lebanon

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Hezbollah tunnel shaft near UN post in Lebanon destroyed

During an operation in Lebanon, Israeli security forces located an underground shaft, weapons caches, and a loaded rocket launcher near a central UN post.

Hezbollah tunnel shaft near UN post in Lebanon destroyed

IDF destroys 7.5 km of tunnels in northern Gaza

In one of the 3 destroyed tunnel routes, IDF equipment that had been captured by Hamas terrorists on October 7th was discovered, along with maps of Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, weapons, and living quarters.

IDF destroys 7.5 km of tunnels in northern Gaza

Operations in Jabaliya:

IDF locates and destroys tunnel where terrorists were hiding

The Givati Brigade located an underground tunnel shaft where a terrorist cell had barricaded itself inside and the terrorists were eliminated.

IDF locates and destroys tunnel where terrorists were hiding

In Lebanese village:

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed

The IDF announced that after operations in the Gaza Strip and counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, under the command of the 228th Brigade, is conducting limited, localized, targeted raids in southern Lebanon.

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed

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IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

In shrubbery and underground: IDF destroys terror tunnel spanning 70 meters in Lebanon, confiscates weapons and launch pads.

IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

Netanyahu:

Hezbollah planned to invade Israel with jeeps and missiles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells French media that Israel uncovered a Hezbollah plot to attack Israel via underground tunnels involving jeeps and missiles.

Hezbollah planned to invade Israel with jeeps and missiles