IDF dismantles Hamas infrastructures in Gaza after month-long operation

The Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) 98th Division has successfully completed its month-long operation in the Gaza Strip, specifically targeting areas in Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah.

The operation, which involved both above-ground and subterranean maneuvers, resulted in the elimination of over 250 Hamas militants and the destruction of multiple terrorist infrastructures.

During the operation, IDF forces, including the Engineering Corps, the 7th Brigade soldiers, and the Paratrooper Division, discovered and destroyed six tunnels spanning approximately six kilometers underground. These tunnels, which are a key part of Hamas' military strategy, were found to contain living quarters for militants, weapon caches, and operational rooms. In some instances, clashes within these tunnels led to the neutralization of armed militants.

The recent military actions in Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah are part of Israel’s broader campaign against Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza.

Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by Israel, the United States, the European Union, and several other countries, has been using a network of tunnels to facilitate the movement of fighters, weapons, and supplies, and to carry out surprise attacks against Israeli forces.