IDF SPOKESPERSON UPDATE 22 July 2004

Two shafts of weapon smuggling tunnels were uncovered during an IDF activity
to uncover weapon smuggling tunnels along the Israeli-Egyptian border, which
started yesterday (Wednesday) during night hours.

A pulley block and ropes were found inside the first shaft, 8 meters deep,
which was dug under the cover of a civilian structure. A knife, sand bags
and ropes were found inside the second shaft, 6.5 meters deep.

The first shaft was detonated in a controlled manner. During the activity
Palestinians activated several explosive devices at IDF forces. No injuries
were reported. The activity along the border continues.

17 weapon smuggling tunnels were uncovered since the beginning of 2004.
Since September 2000, approximately 90 weapon smuggling tunnels were
uncovered.