terror tunnels

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.

Hamas Tunnels 'Change the Balance of Power'

Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman declares that Hamas continues to dig terror tunnels as strategic weapons in next confrontation with Israel.

IDF: Hamas Continues to Grow Stronger

Hamas is continuing to build terror tunnels, but the IDF is ready to deal with any threat, says IDF official.

Did Fatah Inform Israel about Hamas Tunnel?

An Arabic-language website publishes documents it says were sent by Ramallah intelligence to Israel, revealing tunnels' locations.

Badly Wounded Officer is Awake

Second Lt. Ahiya Klein, wounded in Gaza Thursday, is talking. Doctors optimistic about his eyes.

Wounded Officer: 'Next Time, Authorize a Bigger Operation'

Wounded IDF officer asks Chief of Staff to allow the IDF to take off its gloves in the fight against Hamas.

Chief of Staff: Terror Tunnels a Real Threat

Chief of Staff says terror tunnels are a 'serious threat,' promises action.

Doctors Fight for Wounded Soldier’s Sight

Doctors fight to save eyesight of IDF soldier wounded in Gaza bombing.

Israel Allows Hamas to Retrieve Terrorists' Bodies

In a "humanitarian gesture", Israel allowed Hamas to retrieve bodies of four terrorists killed on Thursday night.

Hamas Admits Being Behind 'Terror Tunnel'

Hamas's "military wing", the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, admits it masterminded terror tunnel that led from Gaza into an Israeli kibbutz.

Israel 'Knew about Terror Tunnel for a Year'

Newspaper reports that the IDF was aware of the tunnel being dug but was happy to let Hamas spend money on it.

US Ambassador Shocked by Terror Tunnel

U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro said that he was “shocked” by the tunnel dug by terrorists from Gaza into a kibbutz in southern Israel.

Another 'Terror Tunnel' from Gaza Destroyed

IDF engineers working to demolish tunnel as Hamas promises "thousands more."

'Terror Tunnel' Discovered - This Time in Damascus

Similarities between tunnel used by Syrian rebels and recently discovered Hamas tunnel from Gaza may not be a coincidence.

Netanyahu Commends Security Forces Over Terror Tunnel Discovery

"We'll continue to act firmly against anyone who tries to harm Israel," Ya'alon promises after Netanyahu declares an increase in terrorism.

Israel Suspends Transfer of Building Equipment to Gaza

Israel suspends transfer of construction equipment following discovery of 2.5-kilometer terror tunnel.

Tunnel ‘A Reminder that Terror Can Strike Anytime’

Calls to keep IDF soldiers in ‘Gaza belt’ as army reveals advanced terror tunnel aimed at major attack.

Revealed: Terror Tunnel Led to Israeli Town

IDF soldiers discover tunnel from Gaza to Israeli community. Terrorists planned massive attack, kidnappings.

Israel Hi-Tech Helps Protect US-Mexican Border

The United States has selected an Israeli company for the placement of a radar system to detect infiltrators at the border with Mexico.

Egypt Denies it will Destroy Gaza Tunnels

Egyptian representative in PA denies report that Egyptian forces will demolish smuggling tunnels from Sinai to Gaza.

IDF Trains Tunnel Warfare Unit

According to IDF sources the IDF is training special units to fight in tunnels in Gaza and southern Lebanon.

IAF Buries Gaza Murder Tunnel

Terror tunnel was intended to insert terrorists into Israel for killing and abducting civilians and soldiers.

Hamas Dug Tunnels for Shalit-Type Attack

Gaza terrorists dug tunnels into Israeli territory in order to insert terrorists, attack or abduct civilians and soldiers.

Girl Hurt as Gaza Rocket Explodes Near Kibbutz Kindergarten

A 15-year-old girl was lightly hurt from shrapnel and several buildings in the kibbutz were damaged.