IDF Thwarts Hamas Infiltration and Terror
Attack Using a Tunnel
1.
IDF spokesperson reports that Early Thursday morning (July
17), IDF forces thwarted an attack by Hamas terrorists attempting to
infiltrate Israel through a terror tunnel.
"This morning, IDF forces identified approximately 13
terrorists attempting to infiltrate Israel through a terror tunnel constructed
by Hamas. The tunnel led underground from the southern Gaza Strip towards the
southern Israeli community of Sufa. IDF forces thwarted an impending
terror attack, preventing the terrorists from attacking an Israeli kibbutz. The
foiled attack could have had deadly and devastating consequences if carried
out. No injuries were reported to IDF soldiers.
Terror tunnels are just one example of Hamas’ constant attempts to
violate Israel’s sovereignty and security, by carrying out lethal attacks against
Israeli civilians. As the IDF demonstrated in recent days, Hamas will not be
able to launch strikes against Israel without consequences."
2.
On July 8th, another major terrorist
attack was foiled when a massive terror tunnel was exposed and was blown up
close to the Kerem Shalom crossing, where dozens of truckloads of goods enter
Gaza every day.
3.
Both these foiled terror attacks took place
close to the land crossings between Israel and Gaza, which function as
important lifelines for the civilian population of Gaza. Despite these repeated
attacks, Israel will continue to operate the land crossings in order to allow
for goods to enter the Gaza Strip.
4.
Video of the thwarted attack:
5.
Photos of the terrorists' weapons:
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