Israeli Forces Destroy Hamas Tunnel and Uncover Weapons in Gaza
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 19: Israeli combat engineers destroyed a 1.5 km-long tunnel in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday. The army’s 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom unit discovered an active Hamas compound with weapons, equipment for a long-term stay, and other items. The IDF added that terrorists fled the tunnel as the soldiers arrived.
Meanwhile, the forces of the 7th Brigade Combat Team expanded their attack in the Gaza Strip to Khan Yunis and the outskirts of Deir al-Balah. In the process, they killed terrorists in combat, destroyed surface and underground combat complexes, and uncovered one compound with dozens of rockets, launchers, and anti-tank missiles.
At least 1,200 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas’s attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 111 remaining hostages, 39 have been declared dead. Hamas has also been holding captive two Israeli civilians since 2014 and 2015, and the bodies of two soldiers killed in 2014.
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Israeli Forces -: These are the military soldiers and units from Israel, a country in the Middle East.
Hamas -: Hamas is a group that controls Gaza and often fights with Israel. They are considered a terrorist group by many countries.
Tunnel -: A tunnel is a long, underground passage. In this case, it was used by Hamas for secret activities.
Gaza -: Gaza is a small region near Israel where many Palestinians live. There are often conflicts there.
IDF -: IDF stands for Israel Defense Forces, which is the military of Israel.
603rd Battalion -: This is a specific group of soldiers in the Israeli military.
Yahalom unit -: A special unit in the Israeli military that deals with explosives and tunnels.
7th Brigade Combat Team -: Another group of soldiers in the Israeli military that fights in battles.
Terrorists -: People who use violence to create fear and achieve their goals. In this case, it refers to members of Hamas.
Rockets -: Weapons that fly through the air and explode when they hit something.
Anti-tank missiles -: Special weapons designed to destroy tanks, which are big, strong military vehicles.
Hostages -: People who are captured and held by someone, usually to force others to do something.
Civilians -: People who are not part of the military or police. They are regular citizens.
