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Israel's Successful Trial of Flooding Hamas Tunnels with Seawater

Israel's military has reportedly begun pumping seawater into tunnels used by Hamas in Gaza, with the aim of dismantling the network and weakening Palestinian armed groups. However, experts warn that this flooding could have damaging ecological effects, including the pollution of Gaza's already devastated water supply and damage to its crops. The flooding plan could potentially breach international humanitarian law, and concerns have been raised about the safety of Israeli captives who may be held in the tunnels. The long-term damage to the environment and the essential water needs of the civilian population are also major concerns.