Israeli Forces Say They Killed 6 Terrorists, Detained 5 in Gaza Tunnel Incident

In the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces are currently on the lookout for terrorists who escaped from a tunnel in an Israeli controlled zone. Meanwhile, Israeli police say they shot and killed two Palestinian teenagers in the West Bank who posed an immediate threat. Entities Jason Perry has the story. >> Israel released video on Friday of terrorists said to be escaping underground tunnels in an Israeli controlled area in the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces said about 15 terrorists tried to escape and that they killed six and detained five of them who surrendered. Afterwards, Israel said troops are continuing to scan the area from the air and on the ground to locate the additional terrorists. And Israeli troops continue to find more tunnels after 2 years of war in an area about the size of Detroit. Israel recently uncovered this tunnel about 80 feet deep and four miles long with over 80 rooms and it runs underneath civilian areas including schools, mosques, clinics, and a United Nations compound. Israel says Hamas used it for planning terrorist attacks against Israeli troops. Meanwhile, in Gaza City, a young boy sells snacks along this pathway. I started this work so I can sell and help my family with daily expenses. When the goods run out, I go to the market to buy more. I wish I could return to my school again and that life would come back after the war ends. I want to play soccer at school and play everything again. >> And other children were seen sitting on a dirt mound as the Hamas terrorist group continues to search for the remains of deceased hostages. As of now, the bodies of three hostages still remain in the territory and clashes continue in the West Bank as Israeli settlers are accused of setting cars on fire at a used car lot in a Palestinian village. Israeli forces said they responded to the scene and searched the area, but found no suspects. The owner of the business shared his thoughts. >> This car repair field is mine, and it is my source of income to raise my kids. Yesterday evening at 7:25, settlers came here to the highway. As you can see, yesterday we needed four firefighting units to control this fire. And in a separate incident, Israeli police said they were conducting an operation in the West Bank when they came under attack from people throwing stones at them. And Israel said they shot and killed two Palestinian teenagers who posed an immediate threat during the operation. And across Israel's northeastern border in Syria, Israeli troops reported finding these weapons, including rifles, ammunition, rocket parts, and RPG missile components. They said the troops are carrying out quote proactive defensive missions in order to maintain the security of Israeli civilians. Jason Perry, NTD News.