The Israeli military has revealed a tunnel in a Hamas stronghold, claiming it was used to hide high-ranking members and hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ offer for a hostage release in exchange for a cease-fire and other conditions.
“During searches in the tunnel, several rooms were discovered, including a barred cell where hostages were held, a bathroom, and a rest area used by terrorists holding the hostages,” the Israel Defense Forces stated.
The tunnel contained rooms for hostages, a rest area, and a kitchen.
The IDF stated that the tunnel held around 12 hostages, with three returned to Israel.
Netanyahu rejected a three-phase plan, stating that surrendering to Hamas’ demands won’t lead to freeing captives and will invite further conflict.
“Surrendering to Hamas’ delusional demands that we heard now not only won’t lead to freeing the captives, it will just invite another massacre,” Netanyahu said.
“We will continue until the end,” he said. “There is no other solution besides complete victory.”
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