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IDF Dismantles Kilometer-Long Hamas Tunnel in Rafah After August 11 Attack

Aug 23, 2024, 12:12 PM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have successfully dismantled a significant Hamas terror tunnel in Rafah, southern Gaza. The tunnel, which spanned at least a kilometer, was used by a terror cell in an attempted attack on August 11. The IDF's operation resulted in the elimination of the operatives involved in the attack. The tunnel was found to contain explosives and electrical infrastructure, highlighting the sophisticated nature of Hamas's underground network. This network, reportedly more than 300 miles long, has been a strategic asset for Hamas, with exits in civilian structures above ground.