Does Hamas Have Tunnels In Civilian Areas?

29.09.24
IDF Spokesperson

This article was originally titled "Dismantled: An Underground Tunnel Route Approximately One Kilometer Long Located in a Civilian Area"

In recent weeks, the 5th Brigade has been operating in the central corridor of the Gaza Strip under the command of the 252nd Division.

The brigade's forces, in cooperation with the Southern Command's Engineering Corps and the Yahalom Unit, discovered, mapped, and dismantled an underground tunnel route approximately one kilometer long located in the center of the Gaza Strip, embedded near residential buildings and civilian spaces.

Inside the tunnel, several rooms and equipment used by Hamas terrorists for prolonged stays were discovered.

 

Attached is footage from the underground tunnel route:

 

Attached is footage of the demolition of the underground tunnel route: 

 

Attached is night-vision footage of the division's engineering operations: 

 

Attached is an image of the tunnel shaft and images from inside the underground route: 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where was the tunnel discovered?
A: According to the article, the tunnel was discovered in the central corridor of the Gaza Strip.

Q: Which units participated in the operation?
A: The article states that the 5th Brigade, the 252nd Division, the Southern Command’s Engineering Corps, and the Yahalom Unit participated in the operation.

Q: How long was the tunnel route?
A: According to the article, the underground tunnel route was approximately one kilometer long.

Q: What was found inside the tunnel?
A: The article states that several rooms and operational equipment used by Hamas terrorists for prolonged stays were found inside the tunnel.

Q: Where was the tunnel located?
A: According to the article, the tunnel was embedded near residential buildings and civilian spaces.