{"id":2122963,"date":"2023-12-12T15:32:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-begins-pumping-seawater-into-hamas-tunnels\/"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:35:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:35:18","slug":"israel-begins-pumping-seawater-into-hamas-tunnels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-begins-pumping-seawater-into-hamas-tunnels\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel starts pumping seawater into Hamas tunnels"},"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\">14<\/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-begins-pumping-seawater-into-hamas-tunnels%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=2122963&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>Israeli Military Begins Operation to Flood Hamas&#8217;s Tunnel Complex in Gaza<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Palestinian Hamas militants (Chris McGrath\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The \u200cIsraeli military \u2062has initiated a groundbreaking operation to flood Hamas&#8217;s intricate tunnel network in Gaza, as reported by the <em>Wall Street Journal<\/em> on Tuesday, citing undisclosed \u200bU.S. officials. This ambitious \u2064endeavor is expected to span several weeks.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u2063 the <em>Journal<\/em>, certain officials within the Biden administration believe that this process could effectively neutralize the tunnels, which are suspected to harbor hostages, combatants, and weaponry belonging to the militant group. However, other officials\u2062 have expressed apprehension regarding the potential impact\u200c on Gaza&#8217;s freshwater supply.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, the Israeli military has not issued a statement regarding the\u2063 report. Furthermore, \u2064a spokesperson from the Israeli defense ministry has\u200d yet to respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n<p>(Reporting by Susan Heavey and Rami Ayyub)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the \u200bflooding of Hamas&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyt-admits-what-hamas-is-doing-with-supplies-civilians-desperately-need-wheres-the-squad-now\/\" title=\"NYT acknowledges Hamas' misuse of vital supplies; 'Squad' remains silent.\">tunnel complex<\/a> fit into the Israeli government&#8217;s broader \u2062strategy to ensure the\u2062 safety\u200b and security of its citizens?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The Israeli military has recently\u2064 embarked on a groundbreaking operation aimed at flooding Hamas&#8217;s extensive tunnel complex in Gaza, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. This operation, expected \u200bto last\u200d for several weeks, aims to neutralize\u200c the tunnels\u200b believed to house hostages, combatants,\u2063 and\u200d weapons\u2063 belonging to the \u200bmilitant group.<\/p>\n<p>Undisclosed U.S. officials, as cited\u2064 by the Journal,\u200c have revealed that certain members\u200d of the \u200bBiden administration view this \u2064initiative as a potentially effective measure to render the tunnels useless. However, there are also concerns among other officials regarding the possible impact on Gaza&#8217;s freshwater supply.<\/p>\n<p>Although\u2062 the Israeli military has not yet officially \u200ccommented on the report, it is clear that this operation indicates a significant escalation\u2064 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-reduces-support-for-s-arabia-in-another-boon-to-iran\/\" title=\"Biden reduces support for S. Arabia in another boon to Iran\">ongoing conflict<\/a> between Israel and Hamas. The\u200c tunnel network \u200bhas long been \u200da strategic asset for Hamas, enabling them\u200c to \u200ccarry\u2062 out attacks against Israel and evade\u200c detection. The Israeli government has repeatedly vowed to dismantle these tunnels to ensure the safety and security \u200dof its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to\u200d flood the tunnels demonstrates Israel&#8217;s determination to disrupt Hamas&#8217;s operational capabilities and thwart their attempts to\u2063 carry out further attacks. By flooding the tunnels, the \u2063Israeli military aims to render them unusable and eliminate any potential threats they may pose.<\/p>\n<p>However, concerns have \u200bbeen raised about the \u200cpotential consequences of such an operation on the people of Gaza, particularly with regards \u200cto their access to freshwater. It\u200c is essential \u2064for the Israeli military to prioritize the safety and well-being of\u2062 civilians \u2064in\u2062 the areas affected\u2063 by the\u2063 flooding.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, there \u200chas been no official statement from the Israeli military regarding this reported operation. Requests for comments from the Israeli\u2062 defense ministry have also remained unanswered, leaving \u200dmany questions surrounding\u2064 the details and implications of the operation unanswered.<\/p>\n<p>This development marks a critical moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drones-attack-us-troops-in-iraq-inflict-minor-injuries\/\" title=\"US troops in Iraq were targeted by drones, resulting in minor injuries.\">ongoing security challenges faced<\/a> by both sides. The international community will closely monitor the situation to\u2063 assess the broader\u200d implications of \u200cthis operation and its potential impact on\u200b the region.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 conclusion, the Israeli military&#8217;s \u200doperation to \u200bflood Hamas&#8217;s tunnel complex in Gaza represents a\u200b significant undertaking in an effort to\u200c neutralize a strategic asset of the militant \u2064group. However, concerns remain regarding the potential consequences\u2062 for the civilian population and their access \u2062to freshwater. The details of the operation and its broader implications warrant further\u200b observation \u2062and analysis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israeli military has been storing weapons and launching attacks from. The move comes as tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate, with ongoing rocket attacks and airstrikes. The pumping of seawater aims to flood the tunnels and render them unusable, potentially weakening Hamas&#8217;s capabilities. 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