Dear A.,

Over the weekend, the IDF exposed the largest Hamas tunnel system found to date, adjacent to the Erez crossing — a humanitarian entry point between Gaza and Israel that was bombed by the terrorist group on October 7. More than 2.5 miles long and 55 yards deep, this vast subway network was equipped with electricity, ventilation, and communications networks — along with blast doors that enabled Hamas to fight section-by-section and evade attacks.

This was a major construction project. It took years to excavate and millions of dollars to construct — money that was hijacked from the people of Gaza to fuel Hamas’ killing machine.

The two videos published by the IDF below include footage taken by Hamas when it was building the system, along with drone footage taken by Israeli soldiers after they exposed the network.

WATCH AND SHARE: HAMAS TUNNELS EXPOSED

The IDF also seized a suitcase full of $1.3 million in cash inside a home belonging to a senior Hamas member – another blatant example of Hamas stealing funds that could have helped Palestinians in Gaza.

"America’s commitment to Israel is unwavering."

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was in Israel today meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown Jr. is also in Israel meeting with Israeli leaders.

Austin reaffirmed that "America’s commitment to Israel is unwavering and no individual group or state should test our resolve." The Defense Secretary also and vowed to provide Israel "with the equipment that you need to defend your country."

11-month-old Kfir is still held hostage

Kfir Bibas, a baby boy who was ripped from his family’s home on Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, turned 11 months old today.

He has spent the last 72 days in Hamas captivity. His 4-year-old brother Ariel and parents Yarden and Shiri are also still being held hostage by the terrorists. Watch and share this video highlighting the Bibas family and calling to bring the hostages home.

Below are four videos to watch and share, including poignant stories of the hostages who have returned home.

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Sincerely,

Cory Meyer
Digital Engagement Director