IDF Discovers Massive Hamas Tunnel Complex, Recovers Bodies of Five Hostages
The tunnel, located in Gaza's Jabaliya neighborhood, contained weapon-making stations and was connected to a school, a hospital, and the home of the former leader of Hamas' northern brigade.
- Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) discovered a massive two-level underground Hamas headquarters in Gaza's Jabaliya neighborhood, which was connected to a school, a hospital, and the home of the former leader of Hamas' northern brigade.
- The IDF found weapon-making stations, a full bathroom, toilets, a water cooler area, and workshop stations containing scores of rifle ammo in the tunnel system.
- The bodies of five hostages, identified as Ziv Dado, Eden Zacharia, Nik Beizer, Ron Sherman, and Elia Toledano, were recovered from the tunnel network.
- The IDF conducted the raid after intelligence reports indicated that the bodies of at least two hostages were located in the Jabaliya area.
- The IDF also found “30,000 explosive devices, including anti-tank missiles and rockets that were in Hamas’ possession.”