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Israeli Military Eliminates 40 Hamas Fighters in Gaza Tunnel Operation
Dec 05, 2025 02:57 am CST
The Israeli military has reported killing approximately 40 Hamas militants trapped in tunnels beneath Rafah in southern Gaza. These fighters were part of a larger group of about 200 militants who had been confined in the underground network for months, as negotiation efforts for their surrender stalled. Among those killed were three local commanders and the son of a Hamas leader, while the militant group has largely refrained from commenting on the operation.
Hamas Refuses Surrender in Rafah: Ongoing Tensions Threaten Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 09, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Hamas's military wing has declared that fighters in Rafah will not surrender to Israeli forces, jeopardizing the month-old Gaza ceasefire. Despite Egyptian mediation proposing weapon surrender in exchange for safe passage, Al-Qassam Brigades remains defiant while hostage exchanges continue amid rising tensions and casualties in the region.