"Geography's Role in Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza: A Unique Battle"

Israel is expected to launch a major ground offensive into Gaza, aiming to dismantle Hamas after a coordinated attack on Israeli border towns. The geography of the Gaza Strip, a densely populated and heavily urbanized area with a network of underground tunnels, presents unique challenges for Israeli forces. The impending battle will involve crowded city streets, tall buildings, basements, and the need to locate and destroy tunnels. Israel's intelligence community believes Hamas has invested in an elaborate tunnel system, which may serve as their best defense. The battle will be a cat and mouse game, but ultimately Israel is expected to gain control.