Gaza tunnels

IDF announces capture of one of Hamas's top remaining commanders during overnight operations

The capture happened after Friday's strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah, the military announced.

Hamas terrorists stand at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the body of the last deceased hostage, in Gaza City December 8, 2025.
IDF troops of the 7th Brigade operate in southern Gaza. January 25, 2025.

IDF completes demolition of four-kilometer tunnel on Israel-controlled side of Gaza's Yellow Line

 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on the backdrop of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

'Cool!' Ex-hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen recount learning of Hamas leader Sinwar's death

A man walks in floodwaters at a makeshift camp housing displaced Palestinians following heavy rain in Gaza City on November 25, 2025.

IDF troops find Gaza tunnel after rain, flood-induced landslides reveal terror site, 'Post' learns


Released hostage reveals how Hamas filmed her for psychological warfare videos - WSJ

Hamas captors created lines for her to follow, and if she said something incorrectly while recording, they would redo the take repeatedly.

 Released Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel attends the lobby for releasing the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 9, 2024.

IDF to change its combat tactics in Gaza tunnels to prevent murder of hostages

An initial IDF investigation revealed that the lookouts stationed outside the tunnel spotted IDF soldiers approaching them, which most likely prompted them to kill the hostages and leave the scene. 

 ISRAELI SOLDIERS walk through what the IDF said was an iron-girded tunnel designed by Hamas to disgorge carloads of Palestinian fighters for a surprise storming of the border, in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF destroys kilometer-long Hamas tunnel with rail system in northern Gaza

The destruction of the route, which was longer than a kilometer, was carried out by engineering troops of the Gaza Division and northern Gaza Brigade in addition to the Yahalom Unit. 

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. September 3, 2024.

Hamas tunnel handbook reveals terror group's preparation for underground combat - NYT

The text contains instructions for Hamas terrorists on how to operate within the underground tunnels, how to hide the entrances to the networks, and how to find them. 

 Part of a three kilometre-long tunnel route destroyed by the IDF in the central Gaza Strip, August 9, 2024.

IDF destroyed 80% of Hamas's tunnels in Rafah, military sources claim

Despite military sources previously stating it could take six months, on Thursday, IDF sources claimed that 80% of the network had been destroyed.

 IDF soldiers operate in Rafah, August 29, 2024.

The 'brain' that uncovers Gaza's tunnels, both in and off the field

Since Oct 7, IDF's Technological Lab has been crucial in locating and guiding the destruction of Hamas' tunnels in Gaza, marking a shift to direct field operations during Operation Iron Swords.

 Part of a three kilometre-long tunnel route destroyed by the IDF in the central Gaza Strip, August 9, 2024.

Yahya Sinwar left Gaza tunnels several times, continues to elude Israel - NYT report

Tracking down Sinwar has proven difficult for the IDF, as the terror leader has reportedly avoided electronic communication for months.

 Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an underground terror tunnel in Gaza (illustrative)

WATCH: IDF destroys kilometer-long Hamas terror tunnel in Rafah, finds explosives, blast doors

The IDF dismantled a one-kilometer Hamas terror tunnel in Rafah, Gaza, eliminating terrorists emerging from the tunnel shaft.

 IDF soldiers operate in Rafah, Gaza Strip, August 23, 2024.

WATCH: IDF reveals details on successful operation to retrieve six hostage bodies

The IDF's intricate and dedicated operation in Khan Yunis led to the discovery of a tunnel with six hostages' bodies. Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of their deaths.

 AN ISRAELI soldier secures a tunnel underneath Al Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza last year. It is known that Mohammad Deif recently emerged from the tunnels in Khan Yunis, the writer states.

WATCH: IDF troops destroy 1.5 km tunnel containing Hamas housing compound

Troops of the 7th Brigade operated in Khan Yunis and on the outskirts of Deir al-Balah, where they killed terrorists and destroyed compounds used by terrorists above and below ground. 

Weapons and equipment located in the underground tunnel route, August 19, 2024.