terror tunnels

Leaders of South Say Renewed Tunnel Digging Means War

Residents of Gaza Belt demand government action as Hamas restarts digging, warn of regional desertion and loss of faith in government.

Daring Israel to strike?

Hamas Rebuilding Attack Tunnels, Says Jerusalem

Senior diplomatic source says Hamas has renewed production of rockets and smuggling from Egypt, as well.

Report: IDF Quietly Investigating Hezbollah Terror Tunnels

Reservists say IDF ordered check for terror tunnels along Lebanese border, despite repeated reassurances that no threat exists.

11 Egyptians Reportedly Killed from Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Senior security source says death of soldiers near Rafah in Sinai was caused by a bomb in tunnel under main traffic circle.

Watch: A Guided Tour of a Hamas Terror Tunnel

New IDF video provides an inside look at one of the many Hamas terror tunnels destroyed during Operation Protective Edge.

UN Offers to 'Monitor' Construction Material Imports into Gaza

Despite ample evidence that UN-funded building materials are used for terror tunnels, Robert Serry blindly pushes for 'humanitarian aid.'

Soldier Recounts Courageous One-Man Mission to Save Lt. Goldin

'If I'm not back in five minutes, I'm dead,' Lt. Eitan told his soldiers, before heading into Hamas tunnel after Hadar Goldin.

IDF Official: Hamas Was Dealt a Fatal Blow

Former Southern Command head says that Hamas’s terror tunnels should have been taken care of long before Operation Protective Edge.

Watch: Hamas Showcases Terror Tunnels, Rockets on Lebanese TV

Terrorists tell Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen TV that they are preparing for the next round of fighting with Israel, as chances of truce look bleak.

'I Dug Terror Tunnels in Gaza and Had No Idea'

Remarkable letter smuggled out of Gaza relates how Hamas manipulates Palestinian civilians to dig terror tunnels to Israel.

Bennett Calls to Unilaterally End Gaza Operation

Minister says to make concessions without Hamas agreement, allow the IDF to continue actions against terror tunnels.

IDF 'Tunnel Shield' May Be Deployed by 2015

New anti-tunnel technology to be field-tested soon. Two solutions were picked out of 700 suggested.

Report: Hamas Executes Dozens of 'Terror Tunnel' Diggers

Concerned that they may reveal secrets to the Israeli security forces, Hamas reportedly executed tens of tunnel diggers.

Court Rules IDF Fumbled 'Terror Tunnel Solution' a Decade Ago

Gag order lifted in decade-old case against IDF, Defense Ministry over failed R&D project to battle terror tunnels.

Netanyahu Lends Credence to 'Rosh Hashana Massacre Plan' Report

Prime Minister's statement indicates Israel narrowly averted an unprecedented slaughter of civilians, raises crisis of trust with residents.

Operation Protective Edge

Netanyahu: Israel Prepared, If Ceasefire Is Violated

In live press conference, Prime Minister notes that the operation has been successful - but the international community's reaction is not.

Ex-Defense Minister Mofaz: Now, Look for Hezbollah's Tunnels

Former defense minister Shaul Mofaz says IDF has to make sure tunnel snafu does not repeat itself on northern border.

Watch: Animated Video Illustrates Hamas's Tunnel Digging

Newly released video uses a scene from the “The Lion King” to illustrate Hamas’s digging of terror tunnels.

UN: Gaza Losses Over $5 Billon

According to UN officials, Gaza sustained at least $5 billion in damage as the IDF fought back against Hamas terror rockets and tunnels.

Livni Slams Naysayers, Praises Success of Gaza Operation

Hamas 'has not even achieved one of their goals,' Justice Minister says.

Expert Says Terror Tunnels a Threat in the Galilee

Prize-winning geologist and onetime advisor on terror tunnels suggests Hezbollah could be building Gaza-esque tunnels into Israel.

IDF to Southern Residents: It's Safe to Go Home

Despite claims by the IDF that it had gotten all the Gaza terror tunnels, many residents of border towns are hesitant about returning.

Arutz Sheva interview

How Will it End? Bibi's Unenviable Choice

Israel's former security adviser says that with the destruction of Gaza's tunnels almost complete, the gov't faces a crucial decision.

Terrorists Tried to Dig Their Way Out of Jail

Islamic Jihad terrorists in a prison in northern Israel tried to dig their way out, officials said.

Hebrew U Researchers Find a Different Kind of 'Tunnel'

Israeli geologists have discovered and mapped the deepest and longest cave ever found in Israel.

Watch: IDF Forces Expose Tunnel, Destroy Booby Trapped Building

Videos give an inside glimpse to the IDF's search-and-destroy process in Gaza.

Hamas Planned War for Months in Advance, Says IDF

Senior Southern Command officer says IDF was aware that pace of tunnel digging was tripled in February, was not surprised by them.

IDF Eliminates Tunnel Terorrists in Israel, Gaza

Hamas continues to use tunnels to attack Israelis; on Thursday, troops eliminated another terrorist who tried to do just that.

Watch: IDF Finds Terror Tunnel in Gaza Mosque

Hamas does not only use schools to store weapons and launch rockets, as the IDF discovered.

Ex-MK Alleges Government Cover-Up Over 'Terror Tunnels'

Shai Hermesh, a Gaza Belt resident, says locals heard and recorded digging sounds but matters were hushed up.

Hamas Publishes Edited Video of Attack on Soldiers

Five soldiers were killed in attack mounted by Hamas terrorists who emerged from a tunnel near Nahal Oz.

Five Terrorists Killed After Emerging from 'Terror Tunnel'

Terror attack thwarted as IDF Givati Brigade soldiers identify and kill five terrorists exiting Gaza tunnel; weapons and explosives seized.

New Videos on Terror Tunnel Threat Pack a Wallop

A new independent hasbarah video and an IDF video explain what this war is about and why talk of 'proportionate force' is irrelevant.

Senior Officer: 'We Have All of the Attack Tunnels'

A few more days are needed in order to blow up the remaining tunnels between Israel and Gaza.

Egyptian Army Destroys 13 Hamas Terror Tunnels

Crackdown on Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood continues as Israel conducts its own terror tunnel operation.

IDF Destroys 31 Terror Tunnels; 15 Terrorists Eliminated

Significant developments overnight as Operation Protective Edge enters its seventeenth day.

Maps, IDF Uniforms Found in Gaza Terror Tunnels

Full 'terror kits' include not only weapons, but intelligence and disguises for attacks; IDF eliminates several terror cells.

IDF Says Most Tunnels Have Been Found

Minister Erdan says Hamas's government should be toppled because 'nothing can be worse' than Hamas.

Hamas Pulling All the Stops to Kidnap a Soldier

Commander says Hamas tried to kidnap soldiers, but failed. ‘They are using every means at their disposal.’

MK: Hamas Could've Abducted a Busload of Children

Former Deputy Defense Minister says Israel was surprised by the number and size of Hamas tunnels.

Bennett: Continue Operation Until There Are No More Tunnels

Economy Minister says that Operation Protective Edge should not be stopped until the terror tunnels are taken care of.

PM Excoriates Hamas on International News Channels

Netanyahu brands Hamas 'the enemy of the Palestinian people', says terror organization using aid to 'blow up our kindergartens.'

IDF Photo Shows Rockets Fired From Hospital

The IDF released further evidence Monday of how Hamas was firing rockets at Israel from homes, playgrounds - even hospitals.

Gantz: What Other Army Warns Its Enemies That It's Advancing?

DF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said that the army was determined to complete its mission of restoring quiet to southern Israel.

General: IDF Taking Down Hamas’ Underground City

Hamas is watching its tunnels fall ‘one after another,’ IDF spokesman says.

Israel ‘Planning Next Steps' to Avoid Disaster, Bennett Says

Bennett warns that alternative to ground operation was ‘an Israeli 9/11.’

Watch: IDF Troops Detect Terror Tunnel

IDF troops from the Givati Brigade have so far discovered 13 terrorist tunnels during their operation in Gaza.

Netanyahu: Hamas Rejected Egypt's Ceasefire

Prime Minister Netanyahu says ground operation in Gaza was ordered after Hamas rejected the ceasefire proposal.

Miracle on the border

Video Details Terror Tunnel Attack, and IDF Destructive Response

Major terror attack prevented as soldiers identified and eliminated a threat emerging from a Gaza terror tunnel.

Five Hamas Terrorists Killed in Gaza Terror Tunnel Blast

Hamas admits deaths in terror tunnel blast near security fence, same day as apparently unrelated blast in Gaza City home.

IDF Official: We Will Destroy All the Tunnels

The head of the IDF’s Southern Command says Hamas has more terror tunnels and vows that the IDF will destroy them all.

'Advanced' Hamas Terror Tunnel Was New, IDF Officials Insist

Despite Hamas claims, newly found terror tunnel contains vital equipment, has allegedly been used recently.

IDF: We Found a Terror Tunnel; Hamas: It's an Old One

IDF says it uncovered and blew up a terror tunnel from Gaza into Israel. Hamas: The tunnel is old.

Israel Allowing More Building Materials into Gaza

Despite ban on construction materials since discovery of terror tunnels, an exception is made for UN projects.

IDF Prepares for Tunnel Warfare

The IDF is planning underground combat training to prepare soldiers for new, complex style of tunnel warfare.

UN Confirms: Israel to Allow Building Materials into Gaza Again

For the first time since the discovery of 'terror tunnel' targeting Israeli civilians, IDF to once again allow building materials into Gaza.

Hamas Reveals Shin Bet Spying Methods

Hamas site claims Shin Bet uses Palestinian agents to buy dirt and track progress of terror tunnel digging.

Hamas: 'We'll Come to Your Homes, Your Schools'

Hamas spokesman declares cease fire as 'best time' to build terror tunnels, designed to hurt Israelis in their own cities, towns, villages.

Wounded Officer's Eyesight Improving

2nd-Lt. Ahiya Klein was the most seriously injured soldier when Hamas detonated a tunnel 3 weeks ago.