Unveiling the Lethal Arsenal: Israel's Tactics Against Hamas Tunnels

The Hamas tunnels in Gaza have become a significant factor in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Hamas claims to have built 300 miles of tunnels, which serve as a military compound with sleeping quarters, workshops, and rocket storage. The tunnels allow Hamas fighters to quickly emerge and strike Israeli troops without warning. Israel has been reluctant to send troops underground due to the high risk and favorable terrain for Hamas. The Israeli military has used airstrikes to collapse tunnels and has formed specialized units to detect and combat them. Destroying the tunnels is challenging, as demonstrated by the six-week effort to demolish just a fraction of the tunnels discovered in a previous conflict with Hezbollah.