Israeli forces seal two Hamas tunnels near Gaza’s Yellow Line

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First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The IDF Gaza Division sealed two Hamas tunnels near the Yellow Line, with the tunnels spanning more than two kilometers in total. The operation was reported in connection with the Israel–Hamas conflict.

SO WHAT?

The tunnels indicate continuing militant military infrastructure and security risks in the Gaza conflict zone.

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yahoo.comen

IDF Gaza Division seals two Hamas tunnels spanning two kilometers near Yellow Line

Aug 19, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

israelnationalnews.comen

IDF seals two Gaza terror tunnels

Aug 19, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC

jpost.comen

IDF Gaza Division seals Hamas tunnels over two km. long near Yellow Line

Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC