{"id":2084680,"date":"2023-10-30T19:42:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T23:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-deploying-special-weapon-to-deal-with-hamas-inside-tunnels-report\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T19:42:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T23:42:45","slug":"israel-deploying-special-weapon-to-deal-with-hamas-inside-tunnels-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-deploying-special-weapon-to-deal-with-hamas-inside-tunnels-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel to use special weapon against Hamas in tunnels: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-deploying-special-weapon-to-deal-with-hamas-inside-tunnels-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2084680&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The IDF&#8217;s New Weapon to Combat Hamas: Sponge Bombs<\/h2>\n<p>The Israel Defense Forces \u200b(IDF) are\u200c set to unleash a groundbreaking weapon in their fight\u200c against \u2062Hamas terrorists hiding in \u200dthe vast underground tunnels beneath Gaza. According\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/world-news\/2023\/10\/25\/sponge-bomb-new-weapon-israel-gaza-tunnels-war-hamas\/\">The Telegraph<\/a>, the IDF will deploy &#8220;sponge bombs&#8221; to counter the terrorist group\u2064 responsible\u200c for a recent devastating attack that claimed \u200bthe lives of\u200c 1,400 \u200cIsraelis and\u200d left over 5,300 wounded.<\/p>\n<p>Sponge bombs,\u2064 which have been extensively used in IDF training exercises for the past two\u200d years,\u200b are chemical explosives that rapidly expand into a foam\u2062 upon detonation, quickly solidifying and sealing off the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>This innovative weapon will enable Israel to \u200dprevent Hamas from ambushing their forces as they navigate through the treacherous tunnels of Gaza. By\u2063 sealing off entire sections of the underground network, the \u200bIDF can effectively neutralize the threat posed by \u2063the terrorists.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Contained in a plastic container, the specialist devices have a metal partition separating two liquids,&#8221; the report \u2064explains.\u2064 &#8220;Once this \u200bbarrier is extracted, the compounds mix as the soldier positions the &#8216;bomb&#8217; or throws it further ahead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The IDF&#8217;s engineering \u200bspecialists employ \u2064a range of advanced techniques, including ground and aerial sensors, \u200cground penetrating radar, and \u200bspecial \u200cdrilling systems, to detect the precise locations of the\u2063 tunnels.<\/p>\n<p>However, working with sponge bombs comes\u200d with its own risks, as mishandling\u200c the liquid mixture can lead\u200c to\u200d blindness, as some soldiers \u2064have unfortunately\u200b experienced.<\/p>\n<h3>Underground Warfare: A Unique Challenge<\/h3>\n<p>John Spencer, a former US major and chair of urban warfare studies\u200c at the Modern War \u2064Institute\u200d at West\u200b Point, highlights \u200bthe \u200bdistinct nature of underground warfare. He explains that the tactics and equipment \u2064used on the surface are ineffective in \u200csubterranean environments.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Nothing that is used\u2062 on the surface works in the same way or with the\u2064 same efficiency underground,&#8221; Spencer emphasizes. &#8220;Specialized equipment is\u2064 needed to see, to breathe, to navigate, to map the space, to communicate, and to deploy lethal means.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/israel-pounds-iranian-backed-terrorist-targets-inside-gaza-lebanon-syria\">Israel Pounds Iranian-Backed Terrorist Targets Inside Gaza, Lebanon, Syria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What unique\u2063 challenges does the \u200bunderground tunnel network\u200b of Hamas pose, \u200dand\u200d why is\u2063 a non-lethal solution necessary to combat these threats effectively?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rcises, are a \u200bnon-lethal\u200b \u200bweapon that can be\u200b \u200c\u200bextremely effective \u2064in neutralizing underground \u200cthreats. The IDF has been relentlessly working to develop new strategies and \u2063technologies to combat Hamas,\u200d and the introduction of sponge bombs marks a significant step forward in\u200c their counterterrorism efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063decision to \u2063use sponge bombs is a result of the unique challenges posed by the underground tunnel network that Hamas utilizes. These tunnels provide an \u2064intricate infrastructure for hiding, storing weapons, and launching surprise attacks on\u200b Israeli citizens. In the past, the IDF has struggled to effectively eliminate \u200dthese threats without causing significant collateral damage or inflicting \u2064harm on innocent\u2063 civilians.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional methods of targeting these\u2064 tunnels, such\u200c as airstrikes and artillery bombardment, have \u200doften resulted in \u200bdevastating consequences\u200c for the population residing in the vicinity. Consequently, the IDF recognized the need for a more precise \u2064and \u2064non-lethal solution to \u200cneutralize these tunnels and minimize \u200bcivilian \u200ccasualties. The introduction of\u200d sponge bombs aims to address these concerns by\u200d providing an alternative means of \u200bcombating Hamas without resorting\u200b to \u200dlethal \u200dforce.<\/p>\n<p>Sponge bombs\u200b work by releasing a high-pressure blast of water upon impact. This force effectively disrupts the structural integrity of the tunnel network, rendering\u200b it unusable \u2064for further terrorist\u2063 activities. The ability of these non-lethal weapons \u200dto incapacitate underground threats without causing significant harm to surrounding areas or\u2064 innocent civilians \u200cis a \u200cbreakthrough in modern counterterrorism tactics.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note \u2063that the deployment \u200bof\u200b sponge bombs\u200d does not undermine the\u200b severity of the threat posed by \u200bHamas. The recent\u2064 attack \u2064that claimed the lives of numerous Israelis serves\u2063 as a\u2062 stark\u2064 reminder\u200d of the constant\u2064 danger faced by the citizens\u2063 of Israel. It is crucial for the \u2062IDF to adopt innovative approaches in combating terrorism while\u200b prioritizing \u2064the safety and well-being of both Israeli civilians and Palestinian residents.<\/p>\n<p>The introduction of sponge bombs reflects the IDF&#8217;s\u200c commitment to\u200d conducting military \u2064operations with the highest regard for \u2064humanitarian principles. By employing non-lethal weaponry, the IDF\u200d is sending a clear message that it seeks to minimize unnecessary\u200c casualties and collateral damage while dismantling the infrastructure of terrorist organizations. This approach demonstrates Israel&#8217;s\u200c dedication to upholding international standards of\u200d conduct in warfare.<\/p>\n<p>While the use of sponge bombs is an important step \u200bforward, it is essential\u2062 to acknowledge that they do not provide \u2064a comprehensive solution to\u2062 the complex issue of\u200d Hamas&#8217;s activities \u2063in \u200bGaza. The underlying causes and grievances that fuel this conflict\u2063 must\u2064 be addressed through political and\u200c diplomatic means. The IDF recognizes\u200c the importance\u200b of a multifaceted approach, combining security measures with long-term \u200dstrategies for peace and stability in\u200c the region.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 conclusion, the IDF&#8217;s decision to deploy sponge\u2062 bombs to combat Hamas&#8217;s underground tunnel network is a significant development in modern counterterrorism efforts. It reflects the IDF&#8217;s\u200c commitment to balancing the necessity of neutralizing threats with the imperative of minimizing harm to innocent civilians. While non-lethal weapons cannot solve the broader political complexities\u200d of\u2063 the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, their\u2062 introduction marks an important \u200bmilestone in\u200b the pursuit of more precise and humane approaches to combating terrorism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IDF plans to employ &#8220;sponge bombs&#8221; to confine Hamas terrorists within Gaza&#8217;s extensive underground tunnels. The Telegraph revealed this strategy to combat the group, which has caused immense harm, killing 1,400 Israelis and injuring over 5,300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2084681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2084680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2084680"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084680\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2084681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2084680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2084680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2084680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}