"Israeli Military Discovers Hostage Traces in Gaza Tunnel"

The Israeli military claims to have found evidence of hostages being held in an underground tunnel in the Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, which has been a focal point of Israel's ground offensive. The military showed the tunnel to journalists, revealing a hot and humid underground pathway with signs of hostages' presence, including their DNA. Hamas has been using tunnels for smuggling weapons and fighters, and Israel believes that Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar is hiding in a tunnel in Khan Younis. The city has endured heavy fighting, with Israel aiming to destroy the tunnel system and free the hostages as part of its war aims.