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IDF Dismantles Two Hamas Tunnels Spanning 2 Kilometers (1.2 Miles) in Gaza Strip, Weapons Discovered

Dec 25, 2024, 12:28 PM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have demolished two Hamas attack tunnels in the Gaza Strip, according to military reports. The tunnels, located in southern and central Gaza, spanned a total of 2 kilometers (approximately 1.2 miles) and were reportedly intended for use in attacks by Hamas. The operation was part of ongoing efforts by the IDF to dismantle Hamas's underground infrastructure, which has been developed over decades at substantial cost. The IDF also indicated that weapons were discovered within these tunnels, highlighting the ongoing military operations in the region.