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IDF Seals Over 16-Kilometer Underground Tunnel in Rafah Used by Hamas
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 39 minutes ago
What happened
The IDF has sealed a 16-kilometer underground tunnel in Rafah used by Hamas for command and control, where Lt. Hadar Goldin was held. The tunnel included 80 chambers and passed beneath civilian areas, sealed with over 30,000 cubic meters of concrete over three months.
- 01IDF sealed a 16-kilometer underground tunnel in southern Rafah used by Hamas.
- 02The tunnel was where Lt. Hadar Goldin was held captive.
- 03Sealing took three months and used over 30,000 cubic meters of concrete.
- 04Tunnel included about 80 living chambers and served as Hamas command center.
- 05It was used by the Hamas Rafah Brigade commander for terrorist activities.
- 06The tunnel passed under homes, mosques, schools, and UNRWA facilities.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew27 minutes ago
IDF Seals Over 16-Kilometer Underground Tunnel in Rafah Used by Hamas
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew32 minutes ago
IDF Seals Underground Tunnel Network Where Lt. Hadar Goldin Was Held in Gaza
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