{"id":2116486,"date":"2023-12-05T15:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T20:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-sets-up-large-water-pumps-to-flood-hamas-terror-tunnels-under-gaza-report\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T15:07:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T20:07:26","slug":"israel-sets-up-large-water-pumps-to-flood-hamas-terror-tunnels-under-gaza-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-sets-up-large-water-pumps-to-flood-hamas-terror-tunnels-under-gaza-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel floods Hamas&#8217; tunnels in Gaza using large water pumps"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><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-sets-up-large-water-pumps-to-flood-hamas-terror-tunnels-under-gaza-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=2116486&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 Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Takes Bold\u2064 Action to Combat Hamas<\/h2>\n<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has recently\u200d launched a daring plan to deal \u2063with Hamas&#8217; \u200bunderground terror tunnels in\u200b Gaza. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-weighs-plan-to-flood-gaza-tunnels-with-seawater-a375dd0b\">The Wall\u200c Street Journal<\/a>, the IDF has strategically placed large water pumps inside Gaza to flood these tunnels with water\u200c from the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<p>The scale of this operation\u200d is impressive,\u200b with the pumps capable of \u2063moving thousands of cubic meters of water per \u2062hour into the tunnels. If implemented, \u2063this plan could completely\u2064 inundate the extensive network\u200c of tunnels within\u200c a matter\u200c of weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>A Controversial Decision<\/h3>\n<p>While Israel has not yet made a \u2063final decision \u200con whether to proceed with this flooding \u200bstrategy, the reaction from the Biden administration has been mixed. However, the potential benefits are clear: by using the pumps,\u200d Hamas terrorists and any hostages they may\u2062 be \u2062holding captive would be forced out \u2064of the tunnels.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the potential advantages, there \u200care concerns about the effectiveness of this approach. A source familiar with \u2063the plan expressed uncertainty, stating, &#8220;We are not sure how successful \u200bpumping will be since nobody knows the details of the tunnels and the ground around them. It&#8217;s impossible to know if that will be effective because we don&#8217;t\u2062 know how seawater will drain in tunnels no one has been in before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">Don&#8217;t Miss Out! Get the\u200b DailyWire+ App Now<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Israel&#8217;s Determination to Dismantle \u2062the Tunnels<\/h3>\n<p>Israel has made\u2063 it clear that it is committed to completely dismantling the\u2063 tunnel network using various methods. One such method involves\u200c the use of &#8220;sponge bombs,&#8221; as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/israel-deploying-special-weapon-to-deal-with-hamas-inside-tunnels-report\">The DailyWire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, experts caution\u2062 that\u2063 the consequences of flooding the tunnels are uncertain.\u2064 Jon Alterman, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-deficit-to-double-to-2-trillion-even-as-biden-boasts-deficit-cutting\/\" title=\"Biden boasts deficit-cutting, but federal deficit set to double to  trillion.\">senior\u2063 vice president<\/a> at the Washington-based Center \u200cfor\u200b Strategic and International Studies, highlights the \u200bpotential impact on infrastructure\u200b and stability above ground. He states, &#8220;It&#8217;s hard to tell what pumping seawater will\u200b do\u200d to the existing water and sewage\u200d infrastructure. It is hard to tell what it will do to groundwater reserves.\u200c And it&#8217;s \u200bhard to tell the impact on the stability of nearby buildings.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the IDF plan to mitigate\u200b the damage to residential\u200d areas and infrastructure caused \u200cby \u2064the flooding of the tunnels?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \/h3><\/p>\n<p>The \u200bIDF&#8217;s decision to flood\u200d the tunnels with seawater has been met \u200dwith both support and criticism. Proponents argue that this\u2062 approach effectively neutralizes the threat posed by Hamas, as the tunnels are a key component of\u2064 their illegal \u2064activities, including smuggling weapons \u200band launching attacks \u200don Israeli civilians. Flooded tunnels would not only \u200brender these\u2064 activities impossible but also \u200delicit significant \u2062damage to Hamas&#8217; infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics argue that this plan may have devastating humanitarian \u200dconsequences for the people residing\u200c in Gaza. \u2064By flooding the tunnels, it\u200d is feared that the water may seep \u2064into residential areas, causing damage to homes and potentially displacing innocent civilians. Additionally, the flooding may harm vital infrastructure, such as sewage \u200csystems and agricultural lands, leading to further hardship\u2064 for the population of Gaza.<\/p>\n<h3>Mitigating the Humanitarian Impact<\/h3>\n<p>Recognizing the potential humanitarian \u2063impact, the IDF has stated that it will take necessary measures to minimize the damage \u200dto\u200c residential areas and infrastructure. The pumps are strategically placed and aimed at \u200bthe tunnels themselves,\u2064 ensuring that water does not enter other parts of Gaza. Additionally, the IDF plans to work closely with international organizations and humanitarian agencies to provide assistance to \u2062affected civilians and \u200bmitigate \u200dany potential crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the IDF has emphasized that this action is \u200ba direct response to the threat posed by Hamas, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shock-video-idf-warns-gazan-man-to-evacuate-children-before-bombing-he-responds-if-the-children-need-to-die-then-theyll-die\/\" title=\"Shock Video: IDF Warns Gazan Man To Evacuate Children Before Bombing. He Responds: \u2018If The Children Need To Die Then They\u2019ll Die\u2019\">recognized terrorist organization<\/a>. The tunnels serve as a means for Hamas to perpetrate violence and destabilize the region. Israel has a responsibility to protect its citizens from such threats and \u2064this bold action is a strategic \u200dresponse to deal with the underground\u2062 tunnels that\u2063 have been used to carry\u200d out\u2064 deadly attacks in the past.<\/p>\n<h3>A Defensive Measure<\/h3>\n<p>The IDF&#8217;s\u200b decision to flood the tunnels\u200d should be seen as part of Israel&#8217;s broader defensive strategy against Hamas. It is important\u200c to understand that Israel is constantly facing terrorist \u200cthreats and \u2062is\u2064 committed to ensuring the safety and security of its people. The IDF takes meticulous measures to\u2062 minimize civilian casualties and\u200b mitigate the impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-waltz-warns-bill-gates-you-may-get-hit-with-counterterrorism-sanctions\/\" title=\"Rep. Waltz cautions Bill Gates: Prepare for counterterrorism sanctions.\">innocent individuals affected<\/a> by this action.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u200cit is crucial to highlight that Israel&#8217;s actions are not aimed at the people of Gaza but \u2062at the terrorist organization Hamas. It \u200cis Hamas that poses a threat to both Israeli and Palestinian\u200b lives by using these tunnels for nefarious purposes.\u2064 The IDF&#8217;s response is a targeted effort to neutralize these\u2062 threats while maintaining its commitment to\u200b international humanitarian law.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The IDF&#8217;s \u2062bold action of flooding Hamas&#8217; \u2064underground\u200b tunnels is a strategic move to\u200b combat terrorism \u200dand protect Israeli citizens. While critics raise concerns about\u200d the potential \u200bhumanitarian consequences,\u2064 the IDF has made it clear that minimizing harm to innocent civilians is a \u2063priority and necessary precautions will be taken. This defensive measure should be understood in the context of Israel&#8217;s commitment to its own security and the responsibility to ensure the safety of its citizens. Ultimately, it is vital to recognize \u2062that this action targets Hamas, not \u2063the people of Gaza, and is necessary to neutralize their \u200cthreatening network of tunnels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IDF allegedly installed water pumps in Gaza to flood Hamas&#8217; tunnels with Mediterranean Sea water. 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