IDF Unleashes Oketz K9 to Expose and Destroy Rocket-Packed Gaza Terror Tunnel

The Israel Defense Forces released dramatic body-camera footage from an Oketz Unit military dog showing troops uncovering and dismantling a terror tunnel in southern Gaza packed with dozens of rockets. Paratroopers working alongside combat engineers located the underground route during ongoing operations to clear terrorist infrastructure. The specialized K9 unit scanned the dark, confined space first, allowing forces to safely identify the massive weapons cache before destroying the entire site. This successful operation highlights the IDF’s precision and determination to eliminate threats that endanger Israeli civilians.

In parallel action across the northern border, forces from the 300th Baram Brigade and the elite Yahalom unit demolished a Hezbollah tunnel dozens of meters long in Lebanon’s Srebbine area. The underground passage had been used to advance attacks against Israeli soldiers. Troops from the Kiryati and Kfir Brigades also located and dismantled nearby weapons caches filled with rifles, anti-tank rockets, and launchers. These coordinated strikes continue the IDF’s focused campaign against Hezbollah’s remaining attack infrastructure near the border.

Both operations form part of sustained efforts to neutralize terror networks that violate ceasefire arrangements and prepare for future assaults. By systematically clearing tunnels and stockpiles in Gaza and southern Lebanon, the IDF is removing immediate dangers to Israeli communities and strengthening border security. The release of the Oketz dog’s bodycam footage offers a rare firsthand look at the bravery and effectiveness of these specialized units operating in some of the most hazardous environments. These actions reaffirm Israel’s right and resolve to defend its citizens against those who build tunnels and stockpile rockets for attack.