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Israeli defense minister Israel Katz reports that the military has demolished 83% of Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip

Israeli defense minister Israel Katz reports that the military has demolished 83% of Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter2 min read

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Israeli defense minister Israel Katz reports that the military has demolished 83% of Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip.

The development was among the significant world stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to The Times of Israel on 2 July 2026.

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