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Trapped in Tunnels: Two Killed Amid Gaza Tensions

12/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On December 2, 2025, Palestinian sources reported that Abdullah Hamad and his cousin Ahmad Saeed Hamad were killed in Rafah's underground network during fighting.
They remained trapped in tunnels since before the October ceasefire.
Hamad's brother confirmed his death, saying he did not flee.
The incident highlights tensions in Gaza as Israeli control persists east of the Yellow Line, with dwindling supplies for those trapped.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Gaza War, also known as Operation Protective Edge, began on July 8, following escalating tensions after the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. Israel's military aimed to destroy Hamas' extensive tunnel network, which had been developed since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007. The conflict resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths and highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israeli blockades.

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Story summary

On December 2, 2025, Palestinian sources reported that Abdullah Hamad and his cousin Ahmad Saeed Hamad were killed in Rafah's underground network during fighting.
They remained trapped in tunnels since before the October ceasefire.
Hamad's brother confirmed his death, saying he did not flee.
The incident highlights tensions in Gaza as Israeli control persists east of the Yellow Line, with dwindling supplies for those trapped.

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