Israeli Military Dog Uncovers Extensive Hamas Tunnel Network in Gaza
Footage released by the IDF reveals a complex underground system, subsequently destroyed by Israeli forces.
- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released footage showing the inside of a Hamas tunnel network in Gaza, captured by a camera mounted on a military working dog.
- The tunnel system, discovered in the Issa area of southern Gaza City, included command and communication rooms, storage areas, hideouts, and water and electricity infrastructure.
- The IDF's specialized canine unit, Oketz, played a key role in the discovery and exploration of the tunnel.
- Israel accuses Hamas of deliberately locating tunnels and other military infrastructure among civilians to use them as human shields.
- The IDF has since destroyed the tunnel network.