Egypt targets Gaza tunnels

Egypt’s military has began an operation to close a network of smuggling tunnels under the Gaza border following tension with Israel.

Egypt’s military has began an operation to close a network of smuggling tunnels under the Gaza border following tension with Israel.

Hundreds of tunnels snake under the nine-mile border, where smugglers bring Gaza supplies and fuel limited by an Israeli blockade. Israel says Gaza’s Hamas rulers bring weapons, ammunition and rockets through the tunnels and smuggle militants out.

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