"Israel's Intensified Offensive: Decimating Hamas' Underground Tunnel Network in Gaza"

Israeli troops are preparing to enter Gaza City, marking a new phase in the conflict with Hamas. The underground tunnel network built by Hamas poses a significant challenge for Israeli forces, as it includes sleeping areas, medical facilities, command centers, and storage for weapons and ammunition. Israel has developed specialized units and technologies to detect and destroy these tunnels, including ground-penetrating radar, sponge bombs, and military dogs. However, the complexity and extent of the tunnel network make it difficult for Israeli soldiers to storm them. As the battle moves into the densely populated urban terrain, Israeli troops will face the dangerous task of fighting both above and below ground.
- In Gaza, the underground war between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters in the tunnels is set to begin The Conversation
- Israeli forces in Gaza turn their focus to Hamas' infamous tunnel system CNBC
- Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas claims over 10,500 killed since start of war New York Post
- Analysis: Israel targets Hamas tunnels in new phase of Gaza war Reuters
- IDF says it has found and destroyed 130 Hamas tunnel shafts in Gaza The Times of Israel
Reading Insights
0
0
5 min
vs 6 min read
91%
1,159 → 109 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on The Conversation