The discovery of some 800 underground tunnels with a total length of more than 500 kilometers poses a huge challenge to Israel. In order to eliminate the Hamas elements underneath, the Israeli army has installed at least five pumps, each capable of pumping thousands of cubic metres of seawater per hour. Israel plans to destroy Hamas's underground tunnel system by pouring seawater into the tunnels.
The seawater pumped by these pumps will flood the underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip within weeks. Since most of the tunnels are below sea level, Hamas has not been able to exclude the seawater that has poured into the tunnels. Once seawater is poured in, there will be a chain reaction: first, Hamas members will be forced to leave the tunnel, emerge on the surface to fight Israel, or surrender. The tunnels are rudimentary and narrow, unable to withstand the influx of large amounts of seawater, and Hamas members will have nowhere to escape. Secondly, Israel will also face pressure from the international community. If large quantities of seawater are poured into the tunnels, it will pollute Gaza's groundwater system, damaging the underground environment and leading to soil salinization, making it difficult to grow crops. In addition, Israel will face more blame if the infusion of seawater causes tunnels to collapse, resulting in the death of civilians. Finally, the issue of hostages remains a stumbling block for Israel. According to Hamas, they held the hostages in different tunnels. If Israel floods with seawater, the hostages may be drowned. If the hostage issue is not resolved, it will be difficult for Israel to decide on a large-scale flooding tactic.
As international pressure mounts, there may not be much time for Israel to take military action. Israel's flooding tactics may soon be officially implemented.
As Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip continue, the discovery and destruction of Hamas's underground tunnels has become an important target. However, it will not be easy to eliminate this hidden enemy, and Israel faces a series of challenges.
First, the number of tunnels is huge and intricate. Israel has discovered about 800 underground tunnels with a total length of more than 500 kilometers. These tunnels are located throughout the Gaza Strip, some of them 30 to 70 metres underground. The interior of the tunnel is exquisitely designed, the passage is small, and the labyrinthine structure makes it impossible to clear it quickly by traditional means.
Secondly, the destruction of tunnels requires a highly cautious strategy. If Israel sends troops to storm the tunnels, it could be extremely risky. And even with a strike with a ground-penetrating projectile, it is difficult to completely destroy the tunnel system. This is a deep concern for Israel, as the underground tunnels provide a base for Hamas to fight for a protracted battle, making it harder to fight Hamas.
In order to solve the problem of underground tunnels, Israel decided to adopt an innovative strategy: flooding the tunnels with seawater. The Israeli army has installed at least five large pumps in the northern Gaza Strip, capable of pumping thousands of cubic metres of seawater per hour. These pumps pour seawater into the tunnel system, flooding and destroying the tunnels, leaving Hamas with nowhere to run.
The advantages of this strategy are very clear. First, as the sea water pours in, the Hamas members inside the tunnel will be forced to leave the tunnel and appear on the surface for a face-to-face battle with Israel. They lose the advantage of stealth and turn into an easy target. Second, many of the tunnels are rudimentary and cramped, and once a large amount of seawater is poured in, Hamas members will not be able to escape. This will contribute to the effective elimination of Hamas's combat effectiveness.
However, this strategy also comes with some challenges and risks. First, the influx of seawater into the tunnels will lead to contamination of the groundwater system in the Gaza Strip, damaging the underground environment, and may lead to soil salinization, making it difficult to grow crops. Second, if the infusion of seawater causes the tunnel to collapse, it could cause civilians**, which will expose Israel to more international blame. In addition, the issue of hostages is a serious problem, and Israel needs to ensure that the hostages are not drowned.
While the flooding strategy may seem like an effective solution to the problem of underground tunnels, Israel faces a number of considerations and challenges. First, Israel needs to weigh the consequences of military action against the likely costs. Flooding can lead to hostage deaths, environmental damage, and other issues, which require careful weighing of whether or not to adopt this strategy.
Secondly, Israel needs to take into account the pressure and ** of the international community. As the international community's attention and criticism of Israel's military actions continues to grow, Israel needs to pay attention to controlling the effects and consequences of the war and avoid causing civilian and humanitarian disasters to avoid being blamed.
At the same time, Israel also needs to solve the hostage problem. Hamas claims to have captured a number of hostages and held them in various tunnels. Israel needs to ensure that the flooding strategy is carried out in a way that does not jeopardize the lives of the trapped hostages.
Israel was faced with the challenge of how to eliminate Hamas's underground tunnels, and in order to solve this problem, Israel decided to adopt a strategy of flooding. By installing large pumps that pour seawater into the tunnel system, Israel hopes to flood the underground tunnels and eliminate Hamas's combat effectiveness.
However, there are also a number of considerations and challenges associated with flooding. Israel needs to weigh the consequences and possible costs of its actions, and at the same time need to face pressure from the international community to ensure that there is no threat to the lives and safety of the hostages.
Looking back at the whole issue, Israel faces not only a military challenge, but also a moral and ethical consideration. Solving the problem of underground tunnels requires doing everything possible to protect the security of the country while minimizing civilians** and humanitarian disasters. It is only through multi-faceted trade-offs and efforts that Israel can find the best strategy to solve the problem and achieve its strategic goals while minimizing the undesirable consequences.