"Inside the Labyrinth: The Perilous Battle Against Hamas in Tunnels"

Israel's fight against Hamas in Gaza City is being made deadly and difficult by Hamas' extensive network of tunnels, which allow small teams of fighters to launch surprise attacks on Israeli soldiers. The tunnels, built over decades, are Hamas' most important asset and are used for smuggling weapons, infiltrating Israel, and launching rockets. Israel's goal is to destroy these tunnels, but they are difficult to detect and located under heavily populated civilian areas. The challenge of urban warfare and tunnel warfare has been faced by the U.S. in the past, particularly in Vietnam. Israel's plan involves targeting the tunnels' generators and ventilation systems and cutting off fuel to choke out the tunnel systems. However, Palestinians argue that this strategy also affects hospitals and civilians. The fighting in Gaza City is expected to be a long process, with heavy fighting both above and below ground.