WATCH: IDF paratroopers and K9 unit discover, destroy rocket-filled tunnel in southern Gaza

IDF paratroopers and a K9 unit discovered and subsequently destroyed a terror tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip, the military announced Wednesday. The tunnel, found during operations to clear the Israeli-held area of terrorist infrastructure, contained dozens of rockets. Footage released by the IDF showed a military dog from the Oketz unit exploring the tunnel and locating the munitions. The use of dogs is common in tunnel reconnaissance to mitigate threats in dark, cramped conditions. This destruction is part of ongoing operations to clear the area of terrorist infrastructure. Additionally, the IDF confirmed the killing of three terrorists from Jaish al-Islam, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hamas in the Gaza Strip over the past week.