'Israeli' army claims destruction of Hamas tunnel, seizure of weapons in Rafah
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- 'Israeli' army claims to have destroyed a Hamas tunnel in Rafah and seized military equipment.
- Army also reports clashes in the city and discovery of explosives and rocket launch platforms.
The 'Israeli' army claimed on Sunday that its military engineers destroyed a tunnel belonging to Hamas in southern Gaza, presenting the operation as part of ongoing military efforts inside the territory.
Tunnel claims
The tunnel stretched four kilometers and allegedly contained weapons and living quarters for resistance fighters. The army said demolition operations, which began about a year ago, were completed in recent days, according to Hebrew media reports.
Clashes and military finds
Separately, the army reported exchanging gunfire last week with what it described as “armed elements” in Rafah. During operations, troops allegedly found military equipment, instructional manuals for making explosives, and at least one explosive device.
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Additionally, 'Israeli' military sources claimed the discovery of five rocket launch platforms in another location in Rafah, which they described as “abandoned.”
The army’s statements follow its ongoing narrative to justify continued operations in Gaza, amid repeated civilian casualties and destruction reported in the territory.
