The Israeli military destroyed a network of tunnels in Gaza City used by Hamas leaders, including their infrastructure and living
quarters, after seizing the area known as Commander's Square.
The Israeli military
blew up tunnels in Gaza City used by Hamas terrorist leaders,
including the leader Yahya Sinwar. This was reported on Thursday, December 21, by the military
on the IDF website, reports UNN.
Details
It is noted that the Israeli Defense Forces
Defense Forces destroyed a secret underground network of tunnels that was captured on Wednesday.
The destruction of the underground structure
The destruction of the underground structure came after the IDF took control of the
leadership quarter" of Gaza City, which belongs to Hamas.
According to the Israeli
military, the network of branch tunnels contained apartments, offices, and living quarters
apartments, offices, and living quarters of high-ranking officials of the Palestinian terrorist group.
Hamas leaders Ismail
Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and Muhammad Deif used this network to coordinate the organization
and movement through the center of Gaza City - hence the area's nickname, Commander's Square.
Commander's Square.
Col. Beni Aaron noted,
that the tunnels were used to store equipment taken from civilians
civilians, allowing Hamas leadership to hide there for a long
time.