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IDF Completes Two-Week Operation in Gaza's Shejaiya, Destroys Eight Tunnels, Eliminates 150 Terrorists

Jul 10, 2024, 07:14 AM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have completed a two-week operation in the Shejaiya neighborhood of Gaza City. During the operation, IDF forces, including the Paratroopers Brigade, Brigade 7, and the Yahalom Unit, destroyed eight militant tunnels, eliminated over 150 terrorists, and dismantled booby-trapped buildings. The operation also involved urban combat and the destruction of 6 km of tunnels, including a flagship route of Islamic Jihad. The 98th Division commanded the operation, which targeted tunnels in residential areas. Footage of the operation shows dramatic scenes of tunnel demolitions. The IDF has since withdrawn from the area, leaving behind significant destruction. The operation was part of a broader effort to dismantle Hamas' extensive tunnel network, which is estimated to span 600 km.