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international-conflict1 year ago•2 min saved

"IDF's Seawater Flooding of Hamas Tunnels Raises Concerns for Hostages and Underground Operations"

The IDF has admitted to using seawater to flood Hamas' tunnels in Gaza, a move that the US has warned could endanger hostages. The tactic, which has been in use for over a month, aims to neutralize Hamas' underground infrastructure, but concerns have been raised about potential water contamination and pollution of Gaza's limited clean water supply. Despite the flooding, explosives, and airstrikes, only a fraction of Hamas' extensive tunnel network has been destroyed, with more than half of the tunnels still believed to be operational.

via New York Post |

#gaza #hamas #idf

conflictinternational-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Israel's Seawater Flooding Tactics Target Hamas Tunnels: Reports"

Israeli forces have reportedly begun flooding Hamas tunnels in Gaza with seawater from the Mediterranean in an effort to destroy the underground network. The tunnels, estimated to extend 300 miles and used for military operations, allow militants to move undetected and store weapons. Concerns have been raised about the safety of hostages held in the tunnels. The operation is expected to last several weeks, and the effectiveness of the flooding is being evaluated. Some Biden administration officials are worried about the impact on Gaza's freshwater supply.

via USA TODAY|

#conflictinternational-relations #gaza #hamas-tunnels

conflictsecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Israel's Seawater Infiltration Targets Hamas' Gaza Tunnel Network

Israel has reportedly begun pumping seawater into Hamas' extensive tunnel system beneath the Gaza Strip as part of an operation to flush out terrorists. The flooding tactic, which is expected to take weeks, involves pumping seawater from the Mediterranean Sea into the tunnels. The exact number of hostages in the tunnels is unknown. Concerns have been raised about potential environmental damage caused by pumping seawater. Israel has identified around 800 tunnels used by Hamas for various purposes, but believes the network is even larger.

via Fox News|

#conflictsecurity #gaza-strip #hamas