IDF destroys Hamas tunnel used to hold Oct. 7 hostages in Gaza
Israeli troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip have dismantled more than 10 Hamas underground tunnel routes, including one used to hold hostages abducted during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday.The operation was carried out by troops from the 188th Armored Brigade, operating under the Gaza Division alongside combat engineers from the elite Yahalom unit. According to the military, the forces also uncovered a large cache of weapons, including rocket launchers, rockets, grenades, explosive devices and Kalashnikov assault rifles.The IDF said the brigade has spent the past eight months conducting defensive operations east of the Yellow Line in southern Gaza, working to locate and destroy Hamas terrorist infrastructure while securing the area under the current ceasefire framework.As part of the operation, the troops established new defensive routes and military positions to strengthen Israel’s security posture along the sector and improve protection for forces…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that troops from the 188th Armored Brigade, supported by the Yahalom unit, dismantled over 10 Hamas underground tunnel routes in the southern Gaza Strip. One of these tunnels was reportedly used to hold hostages abducted during the October 7, 2023, attacks. During the operation, a significant cache of weapons, including rocket launchers, grenades, and Kalashnikov rifles, was also uncovered.
- The brigade has been conducting defensive operations east of the Yellow Line for eight months, focusing on destroying Hamas infrastructure and securing the area under the current ceasefire.
- New defensive routes and military positions were established to enhance Israel's security posture.
- Separately, the IDF and Shin Bet destroyed four Hamas weapons storage facilities overnight Wednesday across Gaza, containing various military equipment.
- The IDF accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire by attempting to rebuild its military capabilities, stating, "IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire framework and will continue operating to remove any immediate threat."
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