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Defense Minister Katz Claims First Effective Action Against Gaza's Tunnel 'Metro' Despite Netanyahu's 2021 Victory Speech

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דווח לראשונה בNow 14 · Aug 2, 2026

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Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed his tenure marks the first effective action against Gaza's tunnel network, disputing former IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi's 2021 destruction claims. Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously announced over 100 kilometers of tunnels destroyed during Operation Guardian of the Walls. Katz's remarks highlight ongoing debates over the extent of damage to Hamas's tunnel infrastructure amid continued security threats.

01Defense Minister Katz claims first effective action against Gaza's tunnel 'metro' under his tenure.
02Katz disputes former IDF Chief Kochavi's 2021 claim of metro destruction, calling it a 'joke.'
03Prime Minister Netanyahu declared in 2021 that over 100 km of tunnels were destroyed during Operation Guardian of the Walls.
04Netanyahu described Hamas's tunnel system as a 'death trap' and a major Israeli military achievement.
05Katz notes no prior government effectively addressed the tunnel threat before him.
06The discussion follows ongoing security concerns after Hamas's October 2023 attack near Gaza.

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