Israeli forces destroy 2-Kilometre Hamas Tunnel in Northern Gaza
Tel Aviv, January 4
Combat engineers recently demolished a two-kilometre Hamas tunnel within the Israeli side of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday.
The IDF described the tunnel, located in Beit Lahiya, as an "offensive tunnel."
Around 1,200 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken captive by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel. The body of Israeli Police Master Sgt. Ran Gvili remains in Gaza.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While security is paramount, the human cost on both sides is devastating. 2km is a massive tunnel. It must have taken significant resources to build—resources that could have helped the people of Gaza. A tragic cycle of violence.
The scale of the October 7 attack, 1200 killed, is just shocking. Tunnels like these are a direct threat. Israel has every right to defend its borders. We stand with them against terrorism.
The article mentions the body of Sgt. Ran Gvili is still in Gaza. That's heartbreaking for his family. The focus should be on recovering the fallen and the living captives. The tunnel destruction is just one step.
A tough situation. From an Indian perspective, we know state sovereignty is non-negotiable. However, the ultimate goal must be a lasting political solution. Endless military action alone hasn't brought peace anywhere.
It's a complex issue. The loss of life is always tragic. But as a mother, I can't imagine the pain of the families whose loved ones were taken captive. Their safe return should be the top priority for any negotiations.
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