According to Hamas those were bomb shelters for the children.
Via JPost
Israeli infantry soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip unearthed at least 20 tunnels in the first day of the IDF’s ground incursion into the Hamas-ruled enclave, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said on Friday.
The military released pictures of the tunnels on its Twitter account. Israel has stated that it seeks to destroy Hamas’ network of tunnels that are used to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip.
What do you think this tunnel was used for? Our soldiers are checking it out right now. pic.twitter.com/DCXymsNDmu
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) July 18, 2014Here’s one of the tunnels that we have uncovered in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/R5RcEESSwf
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) July 18, 2014The tunnels were discovered by soldiers in the Paratroopers Brigade, according to the army. In one instance, IDF troops exchanged fire with a Palestinian gunman, wounding him. The gunman was subsequently rushed to Soroka Medical Center for treatment.
Today IDF forces wounded this terrorist in a firefight in Gaza. Now we are taking him to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/ddf8QypJeB
— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) July 18, 2014Meanwhile, IDF tanks engaged a Hamas cell armed with an anti-tank missile and fired on its members, killing them. Thus far, a total of at least 19 casualties were reported among Palestinian combatants since the ground operation began.