Destruction of a tunnel used by senior Hamas officials/IDF spokesman
Forces under the command of Division 98 uncovered a route of tunnels more than a kilometer long that was used by senior Hamas officials and the Khan Yunis Brigade battalions to conduct the war from the center of the Gaza Strip, and according to estimates millions of dollars were invested in it - this is what the IDF left for publication today (Wednesday). This is the second raid this month on a strategic tunnel that was used the senior Hamas officials. Upon entering the network of tunnels, the fighters encountered the side doors and barriers placed by the terrorists in order to prevent the forces from entering the tunnel. The fighters broke through the barriers and identified terrorists in the tunnel, using special means and face-to-face battles with the terrorists. The route was investigated and intelligence materials, bedrooms and infrastructure were found there electricity and water.
At the beginning of the month, as mentioned, the fighters raided the place where senior Hamas officials were staying and even held hostages there. The fighters who raided the terror tunnel, conducted a face-to-face battle with terrorists, breached the top doors and neutralized explosives.
During the raid, the fighters uncovered several different compounds used by the organization since the outbreak of the war on October 7. Among other things, a prison room was discovered in an area with bars where about 12 abductees were held at different times - three of them returned to Israel and the rest are still being held in the Gaza Strip. Also, a bathroom and a rest room were discovered where the terrorists who about the abductees.
Destruction of a tunnel used by senior Hamas officials, February 21, 2024/IDF spokesperson
Destruction of a tunnel used by senior Hamas officials, February 21, 2024/IDF spokesperson
Destruction of a tunnel used by senior Hamas officials, February 21, 2024/IDF spokesperson
In addition to this, the IDF spokesman said that the fighters located inside the tunnel various intelligence findings and means of warfare that were used by the terrorist organization.
This tunnel, as mentioned, is more than a kilometer long, and is located in the heart of a civilian area in Khan Yunis - as the terrorist organization is wont to do. According to intelligence assessments, Millions of shekels were invested in its construction. This strategic tunnel is part of a branching underground labyrinth and is connected to a tunnel that was uncovered a few weeks ago where other hostages were held.
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