Israeli military recaps major anti-terror achievements in Gaza in past week
Tel Aviv, January 25
The IDF recapped the recent activities of its 7th Armored Brigade in the southern Gaza Strip including the destruction of an underground terror tunnel approximately four kilometers long and the detection of rocket launchers and provided videos of its actions.
Last week, after the exchange of fire in which six terrorists were eliminated, the forces searched the area and located equipment and weapons, including: explosives, cartridges and an instruction manual for preparing explosives.
In additional activities, the forces located five inactive rocket launchers and several weapons.
Also, the activity to destroy an underground route, which began about a year ago, in cooperation with (Diamond) Combat Engineers Special Forces, was completed, with a length of about four kilometers, in which several sleeping rooms and weapons were found.
"IDF forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the outline of the ceasefire agreement and will continue to act to remove any immediate threat," said the IDF.
— ANI
Reader Comments
A 4km tunnel? That's massive. Reminds you of the sophisticated threats security forces have to deal with. Our own forces in Jammu & Kashmir face similar challenges with cross-border tunnels. Solidarity with all those fighting terrorism.
The report mentions finding an "instruction manual for preparing explosives." This is chilling. It shows how terrorism is becoming a DIY industry online. Global cooperation is needed to curb this radicalization, not just military action.
Reading this from Delhi. It's a complex situation. One side's "anti-terror achievement" is another side's devastation. The world needs more dialogue and less destruction. The ceasefire agreement mentioned is a step, but is it being fully honored by both sides?
The technological and engineering effort to build such a long underground route is significant. Sadly, that effort and resource is directed towards war. Imagine if that energy went into building schools or hospitals instead. What a waste of human potential.
As an Indian, my first thought is always for the safety of our Jewish brothers and sisters here. We have seen terror firsthand. Dismantling launch sites and tunnels is crucial for security. But the cycle of violence has to end somewhere.
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