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"The tunnel was hidden in a child's yard, a place where a child should be safe, and not used as a human shield for Hamas."

The IDF noted that Division 162 has eliminated around 200 terrorists in recent weeks.

As Philadelphi looms, those sent to patrol it will need to learn lessons from what has worked and not worked in the past.

The text contains instructions for Hamas terrorists on how to operate within the underground tunnels, how to hide the entrances to the networks, and how to find them. 

To the families of the six hostages, he said, “I ask your apology that we did not succeed in bringing them home alive.”

In the video, all six hostages whose bodies were found by the IDF on Sunday are seen confirming their identities before cutting to a still frame threatening to release their 'last messages.'

The murder of the hostages could lead to tough discussions about Israel’s current tactics in Gaza and whether the endless ceasefire talks are having an effect.

In the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel’s unwavering demand to maintain control over the Philadelphi Corridor and Rafah Crossing has become a major roadblock to achieving a ceasefire.

The convoy entered the area earlier on Thursday in coordination with the IDF.

According to military sources in the Southern Command, the division is accumulating achievements that cannot yet be published but are at the core of Hamas's strength-building efforts.