(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS) The IDF has demolished a Hamas tunnel the terrorist organization had intended to connect to an older, partially destroyed tunnel near Kibbutz Kerem Shalom.

Residents of the Gaza border-adjacent communities told Israel Hayom that while they have gotten used to the security situation, cellular disruptions in recent weeks—the result of Egypt jamming communication frequencies to combat Sinai insurgents—have made them ever more anxious that they will be unable to contact loved ones in the event of a security breach.

Amit Caspi from Kibbutz Kerem Shalom told Israel Hayom that “we have unfortunately already gotten used [to this]. On one hand, it is worrying that there are tunnels, but on the other hand, it is good they [the IDF] are finding them.” He said there was disappointment among local residents that “the other side continues with its tunnel excavations instead of focusing on the real aspects of life.”