The destruction of this tunnel is part of sustained operations by the IDF in Gaza under the ceasefire framework. IDF Southern Command continues to locate and demolish Hamas tunnel networks and weapons caches throughout southern Gaza in areas east of the Yellow Line—the demarcation line established under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. One tunnel discovered near Khan Yunis was found to contain three living quarters and dozens of weapons, suggesting use as a command and operational center. Weapons DiscoveryThe IDF has documented repeated violations of the ceasefire by Hamas, including attempts to rebuild weapons caches and restock rocket arsenals in underground facilities. "Troops under Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and continue operations to neutralize any immediate threat and safeguard the security of western Negev residents," the IDF stated.