The Israeli army recently discovered a large tunnel in the Gaza Strip, built by Hamas near a key border crossing. This tunnel was quite extensive, with the ability for small vehicles to travel through it. The Israeli military revealed that it cost millions of dollars and took several years to construct. It was apparently led by Mohamed Yahya, the brother of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who was involved in an earlier assault against Hamas on October 7.
The tunnel, spanning about 2.5 miles, was designed to reach northern Gaza City, which was once the center of Hamas governance. The chief military spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, mentioned that the tunnel was meant to target the Erez crossing, a symbol of hope for Palestinians, where thousands used to travel to work inside Israel. Millions of dollars were invested in its construction, and it had vertical poles indicating part of a broader network.
In addition to the tunnel discovery, Israeli forces found tunnels beneath vacation homes in Gaza, allegedly used by senior Hamas leaders. One shaft was located under a baby’s crib in the northern Strip. The military raided the offices of the commander of Hamas’ Khan Younis battalion and the vacation homes of several senior Hamas commanders, including Yahya Sinwar.
The conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with over 18,800 people, mostly women and children, losing their lives in Gaza, and around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in Israel, according to respective health authorities.
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