BEIT HANOUN (VINnews) – Israeli forces destroyed more than 6 miles of underground tunnels and hundreds of above-ground terrorist infrastructures in the Beit Hanoun area of northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said.

The IDF described the area as a former central terrorist stronghold for Hamas. Military officials said the operation targeted an extensive network used by the Iran-backed terrorist group for attacks against Israel.

The operation dismantled both subterranean tunnels — which Hamas has historically used for smuggling, command centers and surprise attacks — and numerous surface-level facilities including buildings utilized for military purposes.

No immediate details were released on the time frame of the destruction or whether it was part of a larger ongoing operation in the region. The IDF has conducted repeated missions in northern Gaza to degrade Hamas capabilities and prevent the group from regrouping since the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre that triggered the current war.

The announcement comes amid continued Israeli efforts to eliminate remaining Hamas infrastructure throughout the Gaza Strip.