Two Hamas terrorists surrendered to IDF forces in Rafah before providing intelligence regarding the location of Hamas tunnels in Rafah during Shin Bet interrogations, the military said on Friday.
Following the interrogation, the IDF destroyed a major underground infrastructure in Rafah.
Troops discovered furnished living quarters, bathrooms, a small kitchen, blast-proof doors, and multiple exit shafts within the tunnel system.
The IDF said that during the operation, the troops raided several buildings in the area, where they discovered weapons and military equipment.
All of the weapons were destroyed.
DF dismantled underground terrorist infrastructure in Rafah, May, 2025.
Israel Security Agency's interrogations
According to the IDF, the operation was conducted by the 188th Armored Brigade, where several Hamas operatives turned themselves in and were subsequently interrogated by the Israel Security Agency (ISA).
The information obtained during questioning led to the discovery of a substantial subterranean terrorist infrastructure in the Shabura neighborhood.
The IDF confirmed that the underground facility, located approximately 25 meters below ground and stretching about one kilometer in length, functioned both as living quarters and an operational hub for Hamas activity in the area.
The Yahalom combat engineering unit, operating under the command of the 188th Armored Brigade, carried out the intelligence-guided operation to locate and dismantle the site.
The military described the findings inside the tunnels as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Hamas's operational capabilities in southern Gaza.