The Israeli military says its troops have recovered the bodies of nine Palestinian militants during ongoing operations targeting Hamas’ tunnel infrastructure in Rafah, southern Gaza.
According to a statement released on Friday, the militants were found during a sweep of underground passages as Israeli forces continue efforts to dismantle what they describe as an extensive network used by Hamas for movement, storage, and launching attacks.
The army said the operation forms part of a broader campaign aimed at neutralising remaining militant cells and eliminating tunnel routes believed to facilitate cross-border threats. No further details were provided regarding the identities of the militants or the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Fighting in Rafah has intensified in recent days as Israeli forces push deeper into areas where they say Hamas maintains key strongholds.