Israel claims to discover largest Hamas tunnel as death toll mounts in Gaza. Here's what to know
CNN
The Israel Defense Forces claims to have discovered “the biggest Hamas tunnel” in Gaza, spanning a length of four kilometers (about 2.5 miles).
The IDF said the tunnel, secured “a few weeks ago” but revealed to the public Sunday, is wide enough to drive a large vehicle through, reaches up to 50 meters (over 160 feet) underground and is equipped with electricity, ventilation and communication systems.
It does not cross into Israel but ends 400 meters before the now-closed Erez crossing on the northern Israel-Gaza border, according to the IDF.
Military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a news conference Sunday evening that the IDF had mapped three similar tunnel locations, but has only revealed one so far.
"In the future, we will expose the additional ones that we intend to dismantle," he added.
CNN could not independently verify the IDF’s claims.