IDF soldiers discovered the bodies of terrorists and a cache of explosives buried in a grave within a tunnel during a targeted operation in Beit Hanun last week, the military said on Sunday
The operation was carried out by soldiers from the Northern Brigade under the IDF's 99 Division, in coordination with the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), intelligence personnel, and observation units. Acting on intelligence, the forces focused on the city’s Kasbah area, which was assessed as a key location for remaining terrorist activity.
During the mission, ground forces directed IAF aircraft to strike terrorist infrastructure, including tunnel shafts and a significant underground passageway.
According to the IDF, 11 terrorists have been killed in the operation so far, including several field commanders.
The IDF released footage of soldiers sweeping the tunnels and discovering the bodies and explosives.
(Disclaimer: The following footage may be disturbing to some viewers)
Soldiers continue to search the area and carry out additional activity aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure and preventing future attacks on Israeli civilians, the IDF noted.