Security
Report: Board of Peace begins pilot to locate and seal Gaza tunnels
The Board of Peace has reportedly begun a pilot to locate and seal tunnels in Green Rafah. Some infrastructure work is being transferred to the board, but security responsibility and troops along the Yellow Line remain with the IDF. The Otef Israel Forum criticizes reconstruction before Hamas disarms. No residents' return has been announced as underway. Photo: AP / Reuters, archive.
· Photo: AP / Reuters, archive
According to the report, the Board of Peace has begun a limited pilot to locate and seal tunnels in the Green Rafah area. The IDF retains security responsibility and troops along the Yellow Line.
The pilot transfers some work on underground infrastructure from the IDF and Defense Ministry to the board. Its reported goal is to prepare an area for the future relocation of residents not affiliated with Hamas; there is no confirmation that such movement has begun.
The Board of Peace said addressing tunnels was a central priority. The Otef Israel Forum criticized reconstruction before Hamas disarms. This is an initial trial in a limited area, not a transfer of responsibility for all of Gaza or an announcement that Hamas has disarmed.
Source: N12
