Israeli army dismantles extensive Hamas tunnel network in Khan Younis operation VIDEO

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their military campaign in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, dismantling a vast network of Hamas infrastructure, including a major underground tunnel system.

The operation resulted in the elimination of dozens of Hamas militants and the destruction of over 200 military-related facilities. Among the targets neutralized were tunnel shafts, weapons and ammunition depots, as well as fortified military structures used by the militant group, Caliber.Az reports via IDF.

One of the most significant discoveries during the operation was an underground tunnel stretching approximately 1.5 kilometers in length. The tunnel, which had been used as both a residence and a hideout for Hamas operatives, contained a cache of weapons and ammunition. The IDF confirmed that all materials found within the tunnel were seized and subsequently destroyed.

In coordination with the Israeli Air Force, ground forces also uncovered and demolished several buildings that had been rigged with explosives. According to IDF intelligence, Hamas militants had prepared the structures with bombs weighing up to five tons, intended to be detonated against advancing Israeli forces.

The army emphasized that the operation aimed to degrade Hamas’ military capabilities and eliminate key threats hidden within densely populated areas.

By Vafa Guliyeva