IDF says troops dismantled sprawling 3 kilometer tunnel network in south Gaza

In one of the largest tunnel discoveries in recent weeks, IDF Paratroopers operating in Khan Younis have dismantled a sprawling underground network used by terror operatives in the southern Gaza Strip, the military says.

The troops uncovered roughly three kilometers of interconnected tunnels, used by terror groups to stage attacks, store weapons, and move undetected. The operation was carried out in coordination with the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit.

According to the IDF, dozens of terrorists were killed in close-quarters battles during the ongoing operation, which also included Israeli Air Force strikes.

The IDF says that its troops have destroyed hundreds of above and below-ground terror sites, including tunnel shafts, command centers, and fortified hideouts designed for long-term use.