Palestinian terrorists responsible for a deadly bombing that killed three Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza had launched their attack from a tunnel concealed beneath a damaged structure, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin stated during a press briefing.
According to Defrin, the assailants emerged from the tunnel to plant explosive devices along a route in the Jabalia area. “The terrorists set out from a tunnel shaft in a building and planted the explosive devices. This is an active tunnel that is used for terror,” he said.
Defrin explained that the tunnel’s entry point was hidden inside a bombed-out building located near a commonly used path. “The entrance to the tunnel is located inside a destroyed building, close to a route. Therefore, it is important to emphasize, this building is a military target, like tens of thousands of other buildings in Gaza that are used for terror,” he said.
He went on to stress that the IDF’s policy of demolishing such structures was based on the serious threat they posed. “Nearly every other building is booby-trapped and contains a tunnel entrance. We are demolishing these homes, not for the sake of destruction. Every building that is destroyed poses an operational threat and could harm our forces,” Defrin added.
{Matzav.com}