Hamas: Israeli Military Plans to Flood Tunnels Beneath Gaza

The Israeli military announced on Tuesday its intention to flood the Hamas tunnels beneath Gaza to disrupt the underground terrorist infrastructure. This strategy, under consideration for at least two months, poses risks to approximately 150 hostages held by the terrorists and threatens the territory’s drinking water supply and sewage system.

In a statement, the Israeli Defense Forces assured that water would be pumped into suitable areas after assessing the soil and water systems in the affected areas. Describing the approach as a significant tool in the fight against Hamas, the IDF emphasized the need to combat the extensive network of tunnels, which Hamas allegedly uses to hide and store weapons, including guided missiles and munitions.

Reports indicate that Hamas has constructed over 350 miles of tunnels, with approximately 80% remaining intact despite previous Israeli efforts to destroy them during conflicts, such as the recent conflict that commenced on October 7, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

In response to the attack on a Jordanian facility by terrorists backed by Iran, which resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers and numerous injuries, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he has decided to take action. He stressed that Iran is “responsible in the sense that they are supplying weapons to the individuals who carried out the attack,” without going into specifics.

In reference to the drone assault in Jordan, two of the three soldiers who lost their lives in the attack were posthumously promoted to sergeant on Sunday. When a drone crashed into their living quarters and exploded, Breonna Mofet, 23, and Sergeant Sanders, 24, perished. The three soldiers were Georgian citizens.

Regarding Assistance for Palestinian Refugees: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has not received funds from Canada or a number of other nations, notably the United States. Nonetheless, Canada has said that it will give $40 million in humanitarian aid to UNICEF, the World Food Programme, and other organizations helping those affected by the Gaza conflict.

Hamas Political Leader’s Statement

According to Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh, the group is examining the most recent proposal in an effort to “achieve the interests of our people.” Stopping the conflict and securing the release of further prisoners are the objectives. In addition, he said he was thinking of sending a delegation to Cairo to talk about a possible cease-fire.

Damage in Southern Gaza:

The Associated Press reports that Israeli forces demolished a mosque and an Islamic cemetery in the southern Gaza region. They found a section of Hamas’ tunnel network beneath the debris. at addition, a toothless skull was discovered at Malbe on a pile.

click here to read more about the conflict of Houthi rebels