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In a recent announcement, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) shared a video showcasing a sophisticated tunnel network believed to be one of Hamas’s most intricate underground systems. This extensive network stretches approximately seven kilometers beneath the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The IDF reports that the tunnel is located about 25 meters underground and features around 80 rooms dedicated to command activities, weapon storage, and sheltering Hamas fighters.<\/p>\n
The IDF’s video, released on November 20, takes viewers on a visual tour of reinforced concrete tunnels and large chambers, highlighting the complexity of Hamas’s underground operations. According to Israeli military sources, this particular tunnel may have originated beneath a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) facility and runs under civilian locations.<\/p>\n
Israeli officials stated that the destruction of this tunnel is a significant setback for Hamas. Professor Kobi Michael, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, emphasized that dismantling this tunnel will “pave the path to Hamas’s defeat.”<\/p>\n
Michael explained that the discovery represents a crucial blow to the militant group’s capabilities, as tunnels like this are often staffed by numerous militants and play vital roles in operations, including command and control.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, IDF spokespersons have indicated that this tunnel network might be linked to the area where Lt. Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier captured during the 2014 Gaza war, was held for years before Hamas returned his remains earlier this month. <\/p>\n
Taking into account the materials and labor involved, Professor Michael estimated that the construction of such a tunnel could cost millions. He noted that Hamas deliberately constructs these tunnels under sensitive civilian sites to deter attacks from the IDF.<\/p>\n
As Israel continues its operations in Gaza, targeting tunnel networks is a key part of its strategy to dismantle the military capabilities of Hamas and minimize the threat of future assaults. In 2014, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong intentions to eliminate these tunnels, regardless of ceasefire agreements.<\/p>\n
Recent investigations have also indicated that Hamas has utilized these tunnels to conceal hostages captured during the attacks on October 7, further complicating the situation in the region. Reports suggest that Israeli ground forces have identified approximately 1,500 tunnels and shafts throughout Gaza. <\/p>\n
The ongoing operations by the IDF reflect a determined effort to thwart Hamas’s military activities while navigating the complex realities on the ground.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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