Tunnel

Israelis are paying a heavy price for the IDF's restraint in Lebanon - analysis

As the October 7 massacre so painfully illustrated, sometimes the price of inaction is greater than the risk of action.

|ByHERB KEINON
Israeli security forces at the scene where a house was hit by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon in Metula near the Israeli-Lebanese border, May 25, 2026.
The mysterious, ancient tunnel found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on the outskirts of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026.

Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day

After descending a set of ancient stairs from the surface, archaeologists found themselves standing at the hewn opening of the tunnel, found to be filled with hundreds of years of ancient sewage.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
An Israeli soldier smokes a cigarette near the Israeli border with Lebanon in northern Israel, May 1, 2026.

WATCH: IDF destroys 30-meter-long Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon

Dozens of explosive devices and anti-tank missiles were located in the tunnel, with several weapons storage facilities additionally located in the area around the tunnel.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, April 17, 2026.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah stronghold 25-meter underground in southern Lebanon

Soldiers found weapons and several rooms inside the underground complex that were used for Hezbollah’s operational management. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Illegal church-built tunnel on Mount Zion concealed by the city

The secret tunnel built by the Abbey of the Dormition measures over 100 meters and infringes on public lands and archaeological remains.

MARCH 10, 2021ByHADASSAH BRENNER
Secret church-built tunnel on Mount Zion concealed by Jerusalem Municipality

IDF completes underground wall as Israel readies for Hamas war

Southern Command uses mock Palestinian city to exercise various scenarios ahead of possible future confrontation.

MARCH 4, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
IDF soldiers complete urban warfare training at the Israel National Urban Training Center in Tze’elim

Iran's Soleimani set up centers to monitor Jews for Zionism - report

IRGC commander helped build Lebanese tunnel into Israel

FEBRUARY 17, 2021ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Qasem Soleimani, commander of IRGC Quds Force

Israel wins international tunneling award for archaeology

Israel's project is very archaeologically focused, especially given the rich history that lies beneath the surface of much of the country, especially in cities thousands of years old.

DECEMBER 6, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view from the Jerusalem excavation site in the City of David‏

Cross border attack tunnel discovered last month was deepest ever found

Underground barrier almost complete; new "smart border" concept deployed along northern section of Gaza Strip.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Hamas tunnel that stretched several meters into Israel and was discovered by the IDF near Kissufim forest.

Terror tunnel found along Gaza border belonged to Hamas - IDF

"These are 24 hours of operations in all sectors - there are challenges besides the coronavirus."

OCTOBER 21, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE
Route of the exposed terror tunnel.

IDF uncovers terror tunnel from Gaza Strip

The tunnel does not pose any danger to nearby Israeli towns, the IDF reassured.

OCTOBER 21, 2020ByTAL LEV RAM/MAARIV
The terror tunnel that was exposed by the IDF.

Were suspicious tunnels near Beirut Port discovered after blast?

The Lebanese Armed Forces have denied the existence of tunnels.

AUGUST 11, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A member of the army is seen at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon August 8, 2020.

Woman falls into Western Wall shaft, moderately injured

United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Maor Nachum was one of the first responders to arrive at the scene.

MAY 24, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The shaft near the Western Wall where the woman fell into

IDF lays new infrastructure to detect sounds of Hezbollah digging

Military says there is no intelligence on new cross border tunnels – project is defensive in nature.

JANUARY 19, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Hezbollah tunnel