130 terrorist tunnel entrances destroyed since beginning of Israel-Hamas war: IDF

Israeli forces have destroyed 130 entrances to Hamas' terrorist tunnels since the war began on Oct. 7, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

The IDF said its combat engineers are working with the goal of exposing and destroying Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, which includes the group's infamous tunnel system.

While carrying out the mission, Israeli forces have discovered water and oxygen storage inside the tunnels, indicating the terrorist group is prepared for "prolonged stays underground," according to the IDF.

According to earlier reports, the IDF's 252nd Reserve Division is conducting the ground operations in Gaza and, on Wednesday, secured the area of Beit Hanoun.

The commanding officer of the division said, "it is our duty to restore peace and security to our civilians.”