Israel’s military has reportedly begun pumping seawater into the Gaza tunnels said to be occupied by Hamas terrorists as it pushes further into the terrorist group’s stronghold.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have built five pumps to flood the network of tunnels, where Hamas terrorists have been hiding and holding hostages.
On Tuesday, US officials said the operation had started, and the Biden administration had been told it could take weeks, according to a report.
Asked about the report, Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, the IDF chief of staff, told a press conference such a tactic would be a “good idea”.
Appearing to confirm the operation, he added: “We are seeing a lot of underground infrastructure in Gaza, we knew there would be a lot. Part of the goal is to destroy this infrastructure.
“We have various ways [to deal with the tunnels]. I won’t talk about specifics, but they include explosives to destroy, and other means to prevent Hamas operatives from using the tunnels to harm our soldiers.”
News of the tactic, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, came as the IDF released video appearing to show troops confronting and shooting dead Hamas terrorists in Gaza city.
Israel’s defense minister has claimed his soldiers were pressing deep underground and that some Hamas units were “on the verge of being dismantled”.
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