IDF Destroys 26 Km of Gaza Tunnels Since Ceasefire
IDF Destroys 26 Km of Gaza Tunnels Since Ceasefire
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Netanyahu, during a visit to an IDF outpost near the Yellow Line, said 'We control 60% of the Strip, and there is more to come because we are eliminating the terrorists who threaten us' as part of ongoing efforts to disarm Hamas.
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The Israeli military released footage showing troops using heavy drilling equipment at night to locate, map and destroy an underground Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza.
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Forces from the Northern Brigade were active in the Atatra area, with new footage showing explosions along a road as troops cleared the Yellow Line area of terrorist infrastructure.
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The latest disclosure followed an IDF raid into Gaza with the support of anti-Hamas militias to capture a senior Hamas commander, illustrating ongoing cross-border counterterrorism efforts beyond tunnel clearance.
The Israeli Defense Forces say they have dismantled more than 26 kilometers of Gaza tunnels since the ceasefire began, focusing on areas east of the Yellow Line. TDP El Media reports that the IDF continues destroying what it describes as immediate security threats, including a one-kilometer tunnel system recently cleared in northern Gaza near Atatra using heavy drilling equipment and explosives.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited an IDF outpost near the Yellow Line and stated: 'We control 60% of the Strip, and there is more to come because we are eliminating the terrorists who threaten us.' The military emphasizes that Hamas used the tunnel network to move fighters, store weapons, and conduct attacks beneath civilian areas.
Massive Underground Network Serves Hamas Operations
The tunnel system has been central to Hamas's military infrastructure for years. TDP El Media notes that the tunnels allowed the group to hide fighters, stockpile weapons, and launch attacks while remaining concealed under Gaza's populated areas. The scale of the operation — more than 26 kilometers destroyed — reveals how extensive Hamas's underground operations became.
IDF's Methodical Tunnel Destruction Process
Israeli forces use a systematic approach to eliminate tunnels. Troops first locate and map the underground passages, then rig them with explosives and collapse the structures. Finally, they seal the tunnels to prevent Hamas from rebuilding or reusing them. The Northern Brigade released footage showing night operations with heavy drilling equipment targeting a one-kilometer tunnel near Atatra in the past week alone.
Netanyahu Links Tunnel Clearance to Long-Term Security
Israeli leadership frames the tunnel destruction as essential to preventing future attacks. Netanyahu's statement that Israel controls 60% of Gaza and plans continued operations signals that disarming Hamas remains a military priority. Officials say clearing the Yellow Line area of what they call terrorist infrastructure is critical to securing ceasefire terms and achieving a durable postwar arrangement.
Broader Military Operations Beyond Tunnel Demolition
Tunnel clearance is not the only ongoing military activity in Gaza. TDP El Media reported that the IDF conducted a recent raid supported by anti-Hamas militias to capture a senior Hamas commander. These cross-border counterterrorism efforts illustrate that Israeli military operations continue beyond the visible tunnel destruction work in northern Gaza.
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