Israel uncovers largest-ever Hamas attack tunnel Gaza border

The Israel on Sunday revealed the largest-ever Hamas attack tunnel discovered by its military, in the northern Gaza Strip, close to the Erez border crossing with Israel.The tunnel, of which around four kilometers (2.5 miles) were uncovered by the IDF, goes down some 50 meters (165 feet) underground in some areas and appears to be wide enough for vehicles to pass through. It did not enter Israeli territory.
One of the shafts was found just 400 meters (a quarter mile) from the Erez Crossing, which until Hamas’s October 7 onslaught facilitated the movement of Palestinian civilians into Israel for work and medical care.The tunnel has several branches and junctions, along with plumbing, electricity and communication lines, according to the IDF. In some parts of the tunnel, troops found blast doors, which the IDF said were intended to prevent Israeli troops from entering.

EXPOSED: The biggest Hamas terrorist tunnel discovered.

This massive tunnel system branches out and spans well over four kilometers (2.5 miles). Its entrance is located only 400 meters (1,310 feet) from the Erez Crossing—used by Gazans on a daily basis to enter Israel for work… pic.twitter.com/RcjK5LbvGL

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) December 17, 2023

It said the tunnel allowed for the movement of vehicles, and “many weapons” belonging to Hamas were found inside.During the ongoing fighting in Gaza, Hamas has carried out several attacks against troops from the tunnel network, according to the IDF.According to military estimates, Hamas has invested millions of dollars in its tunnel network across the Gaza Strip.In a press conference Sunday night, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said the tunnel was “no ordinary tunnel. It’s a city. A terrorist city underground that Hamas dug and built instead of investing money in the residents of Gaza.”