Gaza tunnels

IDF announces capture of one of Hamas's top remaining commanders during overnight operations

The capture happened after Friday's strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah, the military announced.

Hamas terrorists stand at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the body of the last deceased hostage, in Gaza City December 8, 2025.
IDF troops of the 7th Brigade operate in southern Gaza. January 25, 2025.

IDF completes demolition of four-kilometer tunnel on Israel-controlled side of Gaza's Yellow Line

 Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on the backdrop of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

'Cool!' Ex-hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen recount learning of Hamas leader Sinwar's death

A man walks in floodwaters at a makeshift camp housing displaced Palestinians following heavy rain in Gaza City on November 25, 2025.

IDF troops find Gaza tunnel after rain, flood-induced landslides reveal terror site, 'Post' learns


IDF in 'race against time' to destroy Gaza tunnels before diplomacy halts it

Previous reporting by The Post cites IDF officials believing early on that around 75% of the tunnels in Gaza were destroyed, only to later change that estimate to around 25% of terror tunnels.

Soldiers from the 36th Division uncover Hamas terror tunnels in Khan Yunis, Southern Gaza Strip, 2025.

In first message from new spokesperson, Hamas admits death of Abu Obeida, Mohammed Sinwar

The new terror spokesperson also confirmed the deaths of Hakham Muhammad Issa al-Issa, Muhammed Shabana, and Ra'ad Sa'ad. The IDF killed all the terror leaders within the past year.

The new Hamas spokesperson in front of an ilustrative image of former Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida's coffin.

IDF: Four km. of Gaza tunnels destroyed, dozens of terrorists killed over recent months

IDF forces also located approximately 10 mortar bombs hidden inside a children’s blanket in a residential building in the Beit Hanoun area.

This picture taken from west of Jabalya in the Gaza Strip shows smoke rising after explosions carried out by the Israeli army inside the Green Line, northeast of Beit Lahia on December 24, 2025.

'Like a subway': IDF reveals Rafah tunnels where Hadar Goldin's remains were held

The tunnel stretched approximately seven to ten kilometers, leading to dozens of living quarters and Hamas command posts.

IDF soldiers stand at the entrance of a tunnel that Hamas used to attack Israel, in Beit Hanun, December 17, 2023

'I choose life:' Ex-hostage Alon Ohel recounts Hamas kidnapping, torture, sexual harassment - N12

Former hostage Alon Ohel describes threats, sexual harassment, starvation, and surgery without anesthesia during months in Hamas captivity.

Freed hostage Alon Ohel arrives to his home in Moshav Lavon, northern Israel, October 24, 2025.

'You are always in my heart': Freed Gaza hostages Rom Braslavski, Sasha Troufanov reunite

Freed hostages Rom Braslavski and Alexander Sasha Troufanov reunited after months apart, sharing an emotional embrace and recalling their shared captivity by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists.

Rom Braslavski (L) and Alexander Sasha Troufanov (R) embrace after reuniting for the first time since being held by PIJ terrorists in Rafah, November 25, 2025.

From inside Rafah: The most unexpected battle of the war - feature

Reporter's Notebook: The 'Post' visits Rafah, where the status of 200 Hamas fighters has shaken the Gaza ceasefire, and the wider region.

An IDF soldier operating near Rafah, November 2025.

Multiple Hamas ceasefire violations raise questions about future of ceasefire - analysis

Terrorists attempting to flee through underground tunnels were captured or eliminated as Hamas delays return of hostage remains and continue to issue threats regarding ceasefire.

Hamas terrorists go with Red Cross vehicle to area within the Yellow Line, Gaza City, November 20, 2025.

IDF intercepts 17 terrorists fleeing Rafah tunnel after manhunt

The IDF intercepted 17 Hamas terrorists fleeing Rafah tunnels, killing 11 and arresting six, as an observation officer described how her unit led the detection and targeting effort.

IDF troops operate behind Yellow Line in southern Gaza, November 20, 2025.

WATCH: IDF uncovers 7 kilometer-long Gaza terror tunnel where Hamas held Hadar Goldin

The route runs beneath a dense residential area near the Philadelphi Corridor and continues under sensitive civilian sites, including a UNRWA compound, mosques, clinics, kindergartens, and schools.

An image of Hadar Goldin is seen with Israeli military footage of the Gaza tunnel in which he was kept, November 20, 2025