terror tunnels

Philadelphi Corridor:

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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 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.

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

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.

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.

Two IDF soldiers seriously injured in central Gaza

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tunnel went under hospital, university

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

IDF destroys tunnel used by senior Hamas officials

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hostages' DNA found in tunnel uncovered by IDF

Ayala Metzger, says the DNA of her father-in-law, Yoram Metzger, was found in a tunnel uncovered by the IDF in Khan Yunis, but has little hope he will return alive.

Terror tunnel connecting north, south Gaza destroyed

Tunnel used to transfer terrorists from north to south Gaza located underneath the Salah al-Din Road and crossed under Wadi Gaza.

New York Times:

Hamas terror tunnels are much longer than expected

At least 100 more miles of tunnels estimated to be under Gaza than Israel previously estimated, according to new report. Deepest,most luxurious tunnels used as headquarters.

Hamas Terror Tunnels in Figures:

Tens of millions of dollars, 6,000 tons of concrete

IDF reveals how much money and resources Hamas spent to build its hundreds of kilometers of tunnels

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Weapons and tunnel shaft found under home of Jihad commander

Forces located a tunnel shaft that led to a tunnel route and a rocket launcher nearby.

Hamas terrorist tunnel located under Gaza hotel

IDF soldiers identify and destroy Hamas tunnel located underneath hotel. Dozens of terrorists eliminated.

IDF exposes and destroys Hamas compound on Gaza Coast

Forces identified several tunnel shafts leading to a network of hundreds of meters of Hamas terror tunnels.

Suspicious tunnel discovered near Jewish towns in Judean hills

IDF forces report discovery of underground tunnel shaft near Telem and Adora, in the Hebron area.

IDF forces find tunnel shaft inside Gaza school

Terrorist attempting to plant bomb on IDF tank killed in Khan Yunis, terror tunnel found inside school in Khirbet Khuza'a.

Rays of light in a tough war

This is a tough war, but we are winning it, and must raise our heads and see the light. Six reasons to feel good about the situation.Op-ed.

IDF locates and destroys tunnels of Hamas’ general headquarters

IDF soldiers operating in Gaza locate and destroy Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's hideout, find a strategic tunnel shaft.

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Terror tunnels under Gaza's Rantisi Hospital exposed

In a joint operation of soldiers from the Yahalom Unit and engineering soldiers, the tunnel infrastructure and shafts were destroyed.

Israel grants initial approval for Cyprus-Gaza sea corridor

Foreign Minister: 'The world promised us they were building a new Singapore – they used the money to build terror tunnels.'

Hamas northern HQ revealed:

Inside the tunnels where Hamas hid Israeli bodies

The IDF has completed an extensive operation to dismantle Hamas' northern underground headquarters in Gaza.

IDF finds Hamas children's uniforms in Beit Hanoun

5th Brigade forces locate tunnel shafts in homes of Hamas operatives and one inside a school.

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How the IDF destroyed the tunnel network in Hamas' Elite Quarter

401st Brigade, Yahalom Unit destroy vast tunnel network in Gaza City quarter where senior Hamas leaders lived.

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Soldiers eliminate threats emerging from tunnels deep in Gaza

In the Beit Hanoun area, soldiers spotted a terrorist emerging from a tunnel shaft while firing at them to draw them into a trap.

Politicans knew about tunnel system for years, but did not act

Security officials claim that despite deliberations on the Hamas tunnels system, political officials refused to order an attack.

Hamas' subterranean city:

IDF takes control of Hamas' 'Elite Quarter'

The IDF has captured the area from where Hamas’ administrative and military leadership operated.

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Shaldag special forces in terror tunnel in heart of Gaza

Shaldag Unit operates in Hamas tunnels in Gaza City, 1500 tunnel shafts and underground passages uncovered since the beginning of the war.

How Hamas built a tunnel in plain view of the IDF

Footage as early as 2016 shows Hamas building tunnels in full view of Israeli soldiers and civilians.

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Brother of Hamas leader drives in newly-exposed terror tunnel

Muhammad Sinwar, brother of Hamas leader Yahya SInwar, travels in a vehicle in the largest terror tunnel discovered thus far in Gaza.

400 meters from Erez Crossing:

IDF reveals Hamas' longest terror tunnel

Sinwar’s subterranean tunnel system: IDF exposes the biggest Hamas tunnel found in Gaza, just 400 meters from the Erez Crossing.

Tunnel tunnel shaft found in children's room in Gaza

IDF continues operations against Hamas in Shejaiya, rocket manufacturing site found near school.