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Watch: Israel locates 1.5 km long tunnel in eastern Rafah packed with weapons and missiles

According to the IDF, the tunnel was found just 100 meters from the Rafah crossing and contained multiple weapons caches and a number of blast doors.

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Infographic showing the tunnel and its contents.
Screenshot from IDF footage.

The IDF announced today (Wednesday) that it discovered a 1.5 km long tunnel just 100 meters from Rafah crossing, containing extensive weapons caches and blast doors, and used by Hamas to attack IDF forces.

According to the IDF, the tunnel reached different depths depending on location, and weapons found include short-range anti-tank missiles, AK-47s, bombs, and grenades. The tunnels also included places to sleep, bathrooms, and other rooms. All of it was destroyed.

Watch the IDF explanation here:

Source: IDF Spokesperson

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