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China has opened the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, in Xinjiang, reducing travel time between Urumqi and Korla to 3.5 hours. Built over five years at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet, it utilized innovative construction methods to overcome extreme environmental conditions, setting world records for length and depth.
Tennessee has partnered with Elon Musk's Boring Company to develop the 'Music City Loop,' an 8-mile underground tunnel connecting downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport, aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The project is privately funded, faces engineering challenges due to hard soil, and is expected to be completed in two years, with potential for future expansion.
The New York Times confirmed the existence of a Hamas tunnel beneath the European Gaza Hospital, highlighting the ongoing narrative battle between Israelis and Palestinians over the use of civilian sites for military purposes, with Hamas accused of endangering civilians by embedding military infrastructure in hospitals.
Israel announced it retrieved the body of Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar from an underground tunnel beneath a Gaza hospital during a targeted operation, highlighting ongoing conflict and allegations of Hamas using civilian infrastructure for military purposes.
A controlled tour by the Israeli military revealed a tunnel beneath a Gaza hospital where Hamas's top militant, Muhammad Sinwar, was reportedly killed, highlighting the complex and contentious nature of the Gaza conflict, with Israel accusing Hamas of using civilian infrastructure as shields, and Palestinians criticizing the attack for endangering civilians and damaging health facilities.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) dismantled an underground Hezbollah compound located beneath a cemetery in southern Lebanon. The operation, involving the 36th Division and special units, uncovered command rooms, living quarters, and weapon storage facilities within the tunnel, which was one kilometer long and situated 1.5 kilometers from the Israeli border. The dismantling process involved pouring 4,500 cubic meters of concrete into the tunnel, which did not extend into Israeli territory.
Israeli troops discovered a Hamas tunnel entrance inside a child's bedroom in Rafah, recovering weapons and explosives. The operation is part of Israel's targeted efforts in the area. On the same day, an Israeli strike on a UN school in Gaza killed over 30 people, including women and children, while targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists.
The Boring Company's Hyperloop tunnel in Las Vegas reportedly contains dangerous chemical sludge that can burn the skin of workers, with some suffering permanent scars. The sludge, a byproduct of tunnel construction, has led to workplace safety violations and a fine of over $112,000 from Nevada's OSHA. Workers have described instances of skin burns and near-misses, including an intern almost being crushed by collapsing concrete bins. The Boring Company is contesting the violations, and the toxic sludge issue adds to a history of overstated promises and workplace violations within Elon Musk's business ventures.
Workers building Elon Musk's Boring Company tunnel in Las Vegas are facing hazardous conditions, wading through toxic mud filled with chemicals that cause serious burns, as well as safety violations. The project, intended to connect hotels with the Las Vegas Convention Center, has faced setbacks and scaled-back plans, with slow progress and a rough safety record. The company is contesting the safety violations, but former employees question the safety and innovation claims of the tunneling processes.
Israeli military claims to have found evidence suggesting that Hamas used Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital for military purposes, including storing weapons and maintaining a tunnel network beneath it. Classified documents and images indicate a tunnel at least 700 feet long, connecting to Hamas's larger underground network. Israel has struggled to prove its early claims of a command-and-control center under the hospital, but maintains that Hamas used hospitals as cover and turned civilians into human shields. Hamas and Gazan officials deny the allegations, while international law protects hospitals from military action. The conflict has raised concerns about civilian casualties and the collapse of the healthcare system in Gaza.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) denies knowledge of what lies beneath its abandoned headquarters in Gaza, following Israeli claims of a Hamas tunnel running below the site. The Israeli military invited journalists to visit the tunnel, alleging it ran underneath the aid agency's headquarters, but did not provide definitive proof of Hamas activity. UNRWA's chief stated that the agency lacks military expertise to conduct inspections and has left the premises since an Israeli evacuation order in October. UNRWA has faced funding suspensions and a financial crisis after Israel alleged some of its employees participated in a deadly assault by Hamas, leading to major donors withdrawing support.
The IDF uncovered a Hamas tunnel in southern Gaza that had been converted into a holding cell, where at least a dozen hostages had been kept, including three who were released in November. The tunnel also contained a bathroom, kitchen, and resting area for the terrorists guarding the hostages. Scores of explosives were found, and multiple Hamas gunmen were killed during the raid. The tunnel was located in a civilian area, and the IDF is continuing its efforts to dismantle Hamas' tunnel system, locate over 130 hostages, and apprehend the terror group's local chief.
The IDF's 5th Reserve Brigade combat team operating in northern Gaza discovered and destroyed a tunnel shaft leading to a Hamas hideout apartment with an underground elevator in the al-Shati neighborhood, confiscating intelligence documents and destroying rocket launchers in cooperation with the Israeli Air Force.
The IDF uncovered a Hamas operation room in an underground tunnel beneath the Bani Suheila cemetery in Khan Yunis, where the eastern Battalion commander directed attacks. The tunnel, part of a larger labyrinth, contained operation rooms, a combat war room, and living quarters for senior Hamas officials. After the inspection, the tunnel was destroyed by engineering forces.
Adina Moshe, a 72-year-old Israeli woman held captive by Hamas militants for nearly 50 days, revealed harrowing details of her captivity, including being held in a dark, humid tunnel where she met a Hamas leader and endured dire conditions. She was taken captive from Kibbutz Nir Oz and freed in late November as part of a deal that saw roughly 100 hostages released in exchange for a temporary cease-fire and the release of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Her account sheds light on the difficult conditions endured while in Hamas captivity, and she expressed concern for the remaining captives, fearing some may not be alive.