In a significant development, Israeli soldiers seized control of Hamas’s Bureij Battalion headquarters, unearthing a massive underground weapons manufacturing facility—the largest of its kind discovered since the conflict’s onset. The complex, situated in the densely populated Bureij area of central Gaza, was revealed by soldiers from the IDF’s 188th and Golani brigades.
The military operation unveiled several tunnel shafts reaching approximately 30 meters in depth. Acting on precise intelligence, the forces exposed a terrorist stronghold dedicated to the production of weapons. Numerous underground facilities for manufacturing long-range rockets, explosives, and accuracy enhancers for Hamas’s mortar shells, light weapons, and UAVs were also discovered. The IDF reported the elimination of dozens of terrorists in the area.
Among the findings were components for long-range rockets capable of reaching northern Israel from the Gaza Strip, as well as mortar shells, explosives, and ammunition. Some rockets manufactured had an impressive range of up to 100 km. The IDF revealed that the area was interconnected by underground tunnel shafts to a broader network facilitating the transportation of weapons to various Hamas battalions throughout Gaza.
The military shared photos and videos depicting rocket components, molds for manufacturing parts, an underground elevator shaft, and an array of weapons. Since the conflict’s onset, Hamas has launched thousands of rockets indiscriminately from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. Notably, Iran has been identified as a supporter, providing both assistance and know-how for Hamas’s rocket production.
Tragically, on October 7, at least 1,200 lives were lost in Hamas’s attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border. The casualties included men, women, children, soldiers, and foreigners. Presently, 129 individuals are believed to be held captive in Gaza by Hamas, with others still unaccounted for. Israeli authorities continue their efforts to identify bodies and search for human remains in the ongoing aftermath of the conflict.
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