{"id":1510,"date":"2025-04-10T03:35:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T03:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jagsystem.com\/"},"modified":"2025-04-10T03:35:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T03:35:26","slug":"cerca-de-75-dos-tuneis-do-hamas-em-gaza-nao-foram-destruidos-pelo-exercito-israelense","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=1510","title":{"rendered":"About 75% of hamas tunnels in gaza not destroyed by the israeli army"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Part of a three kilometre-long tunnel route destroyed by the IDF in the central Gaza Strip, August 9, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\r\n\tSecurity sources said on Wednesday that the Israeli army (IDF) has only destroyed about a quarter of the Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip<\/strong><\/p>

In addition, many tunnels used for smuggling, which connect Egypt to Gaza, remain intact.<\/p>

\r\nThe border between Egypt and Gaza is a point of concern, mainly because of arms smuggling.<\/p>

\r\nFor this reason, Israel refuses to leave the area called the Philadelphia Corridor, which functions as a security zone.<\/p>

\r\nIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said at a conference in February, according to the N12 channel: “I saw with my own eyes several tunnels that go to Egypt.<\/p>

\r\nSome were closed, but many were open.” He also mentioned that there were reports that Hamas planned to attack soldiers and communities during a ceasefire.<\/p>

\r\nEven with efforts to control this area, experts believe that keeping the border occupied may not be enough to prevent the entry of weapons.<\/p>

\r\nThe news comes after fighting resumed in the Gaza Strip and a military order issued in late March to evacuate residents of Rafah, in southern Gaza.<\/p>

\r\nThe Israeli army had previously withdrawn from Rafah in January following a ceasefire agreement that has now collapsed.<\/p>

\r\nLess than two weeks ago, the IDF reported that soldiers from the Yahalom Unit destroyed a one-kilometer-long Hamas tunnel.<\/p>

\r\nThe army’s 143rd, 252nd and 36th divisions are currently operating in the area.<\/p>

\r\nHamas terrorists fleeing the area<\/p>

\r\nThe Israeli army also told N12 that many Hamas terrorists are fleeing the combat zones.<\/p>

\r\nThey are reportedly hiding among civilians and inside tunnels, likely to avoid direct confrontation with soldiers.<\/p>

\r\nThe IDF explained that its operations in Gaza are more spread out, with less face-to-face combat, but believes this is temporary.<\/p>

\r\nThey believe that at some point, Hamas will be forced to face the soldiers directly again.<\/p>

\r\nChief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said: “Our troops, led by the Southern Command, are intensifying the operation, and this will continue at a calm and steady pace.<\/p>

\r\nThe only thing that can stop our advance is the release of our hostages.<\/p>

\r\nIf they return, our forces can redeploy, and negotiations can continue.”

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Published in 04\/10\/2025 03h35<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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