In a report by Ha’aretz, earlier this year the IDF, estimated that its operations since 2023 had only succeeded in destroying about one quarter of the entire tunnel network.
IDF troops exposed a vast Hamas tunnel network stretching nearly a kilometer with built-in living quarters and weapons.
The true size and scope of Hamas’s tunnel network in Gaza only became clear once the IDF began operations in the Strip after Oct. 7—and what they uncovered was astounding.
Despite nearly two years of IDF presence in Gaza, forces are still uncovering sprawling tunnel networks hidden beneath wide areas—stocked with weapons, food, and supplies.
Israeli forces have eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed hundreds of terror sites in Gaza, including operational apartments, tunnel shafts, and over 3 kilometers of underground tunnels used to plan and launch attacks.
Israeli forces eliminated dozens of terrorists, destroyed over 200 Hamas terror sites—including booby-trapped structures and a 1.5-kilometer underground tunnel—and seized a cache of weapons hidden along the route.
Hamas propaganda has repeatedly accused the IAF of killing hostages during the 14-month-long aerial assault on the Gaza terrorist group.
The tunnel shaft beginning in a children’s room, and descending 20 meters, is where the IDF soldiers found the bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Alex Lubnov, Carmel Gat, and Almog Sarusi.
Hamas fighters are being kept constantly on the run and defeated in one city after another.
IDF troops found the six bodies hidden behind a false wall inside a ten-meter-deep tunnel, along with explosives and other weapons.
The IDF has identified and destroyed hundreds of tunnels in Rafah and around the Strip, significantly hindering Hamas’ ability to regroup, attack and strategize with higher commanders.
In early August, the IDF discovered a 10-foot-high tunnel used by Hamas to smuggle terror-related items.
Several rooms were found in the tunnels, some rooms were used as a bathroom, cell, and safe room for Hamas officials.
