IDF Strikes Hamas Tunnel while Terrorists Plan Attack
8 July 2014
(Communicated by the IDF Spokesman)
The IDF targeted a Hamas tunnel early Monday morning, preventing an imminent terror threat to Israeli citizens. Hamas
terrorists built the tunnel, which extends from Gaza into Israel, in order to execute complex attacks against civilians
and IDF soldiers.
At the time of the strike, terrorists inside the tunnel were working with explosives, causing a massive blast that
killed seven Hamas operatives. The terrorists likely planned to use the explosives to carry out an attack against
Israel.
“Terror tunnels such as this one demonstrate Hamas’ constant attempts to violate Israel’s sovereignty and carry out
complex attacks,” said IDF Spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner. “We are committed to fulfil our duty with preemptive
precision and extensive intelligence in order to safeguard Israelis under threat. Gaza terrorists will not be free to
scheme, plot and conspire. They will face the repercussions of their loathsome intentions.”
The strike came as Gaza terrorists continued their relentless rocket fire at Israeli civilians. Since June 12, when
Hamas terrorists kidnapped and murdered three Israeli teenagers, Gaza terrorists have launched over 240 rockets at
Israel. Approximately 189 rockets and mortars have struck southern Israel during this period, endangering Sderot,
Netivot, Be’er Sheva and other major communities.
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