Attack Tunnels

IDF finds underground shaft near West Bank home of Hamas terrorist who killed two soldiers

According to the IDF, the shaft was approximately 15 meters deep and relatively narrow. It was found near the terrorist’s home in the Hebron area of the West Bank.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF imagery from a concealed underground shaft found near the West Bank home of one of the Hamas terrorists who killed two IDF soldiers, released October 26, 2026
Israeli Border Police forces from the Jerusalem Envelope unit uncover a tunnel that Palestinians allegedly attempted to dig beneath the separation barrier near the village of Al-Jib, West Bank, September 9, 2026.

'Irresponsible statement': IDF denies reports of tunnels in Kalkilya, says only 'shafts' located

"The presence of a tunnel route was ruled out. It was also determined that the shafts were not located in proximity to the area of the security barrier," the military stated.

|ByHODAYA RAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops operate in the northern Gaza Strip to defend and clear terrorist infrastructure from the area of the Yellow Line, September 2, 2026.

WATCH: IDF destroys Gaza tunnel, 26 km. worth destroyed east of Yellow Line amid ceasefire

On August 19, the IDF sealed off two Hamas tunnels with a combined length of two kilometers, the military said at the time.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hezbollah members salute and raise the group's yellow flags during a funeral.

Hezbollah shifts to guerrilla warfare, drone strikes as terror group prepares for prolonged war

The IDF has encountered several individual Hezbollah operatives in the area over the past several months, which the Alma center said supports the possibility of a continued Hezbollah presence.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Stop tunnels and war

What were those Hezbollah tunnels built for? Is there any doubt that they were to be used in the next war with Israel?

JANUARY 15, 2019ByJPOST EDITORIAL
An Israeli soldier lowers a camera down an Israeli-dug hole into a cross-border tunnel dug from Lebanon into Israel, as seen on the Israeli side of the border, near the town of Metula December 19, 2018

IDF begins process of destroying Hezbollah tunnels

Spokesperson says Israel has informed UNIFIL of an additional cross-border tunnel

DECEMBER 20, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF discovers an additional Hezbollah tunnel entering Israel from Lebanon as part of Operation Northern Shield

Watch: See new footage inside Hezbollah attack tunnel discovered by IDF

The IDF on Tuesday said Hezbollah has worked to block some of its cross-border attack tunnels

DECEMBER 18, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A whole drilled into the ground by the IDF as part of Operation Northern Shield, leading to a Hezbollah attack tunnel

IDF warns Lebanese to leave homes covering Hezbollah attack tunnels

IDF troops operate beyond fence with Lebanon to place equipment to detect Hezbollah tunnels

DECEMBER 9, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF discovers an additional Hezbollah tunnel entering Israel from Lebanon as part of Operation Northern Shield

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DECEMBER 6, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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IDF sends warning to Hezbollah amid Operation Northern Shield

"You are in danger. You have been warned," Adraee wrote.

DECEMBER 4, 2018ByURI BOLLAG
Paratroopers' brigade participate in a drill simulating battle against Hezbollah (August 6, 2018).