Israel has been plagued by the problem of underground tunnels for a long time, and Hamas elements have been using these tunnels for their activities, causing great problems for Israel. In order to eliminate the Hamas elements in the tunnels, Israel decided to adopt a new tactic of using seawater to flood the underground tunnels. It is reported that Israel has installed five giant pumps in the northern Gaza Strip, which can pump thousands of cubic meters of seawater per hour. Within a few weeks, it is expected that the seawater pumped by these pumps will be able to flood the underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip, forcing Hamas elements to leave the tunnels and appear on the surface to fight Israel or surrender to Israel.
Expanding: Israel's underground tunnels have been facing a long history and have become a huge security hazard for Israel. Due to the intricacies of the tunnels, even though Israel has discovered about 800 underground tunnels with a total length of more than 500 kilometers, there are still a large number of tunnels that have yet to be discovered. The depth of the tunnels also varies, with an average depth of 30 to 70 meters above the ground. These underground tunnels contain Hamas elements and pose a great threat to Israel's security. So far, Israel has responded to this problem in a variety of ways, but the results have not been satisfactory. Storming tunnels can result in a large number of **, and the damage of the Ground Penetrating Bullet is limited. As a result, Israel decided to try a new tactic of flooding the tunnel with seawater in order to force Hamas elements out of the tunnel or make it impossible for them to use the tunnel for their activities.
Israel's strategy of using seawater to flood the tunnel is largely based on the location of the tunnel below sea level in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Strip has an average elevation of less than 10 metres above sea level, and most of its underground tunnels are below sea level, so Hamas is unable to drain the vast amount of seawater poured into it by Israel. Once the sea water is inundated, it will trigger a chain reaction: first, a large number of Hamas members may be forced to leave the tunnel and enter the surface to fight the Israeli army, or they may choose to surrender. Considering that the tunnels are mostly in rudimentary form and have a small space, Hamas members will have nowhere to hide once a large amount of seawater is poured inSecond, Israel will face international pressure, and the infusion of seawater into the tunnels could pollute the groundwater system in the Gaza Strip, damaging the underground environment, and even leading to soil salinization, making it difficult to grow crops. In addition, if the influx of seawater causes tunnel collapses, it could lead to the death of civilians and further accusations against IsraelFinally, the issue of hostages remains a stumbling block for Israel. According to Hamas's announcement, the hostages they captured were being held in different tunnels, which means that if Israel flooded the seawater, it could cause hostage deaths. Despite Israel's desire to resolve the hostage issue, it will be difficult for Israel to carry out large-scale flooding of tunnels if it is not well resolved. Given the mounting international pressure, Israel may have to act as soon as possible to implement flooding tactics.
Expansion: Israel's choice of using sea water to flood tunnels is partly based on research and judgment about the location of the tunnels. The average elevation of the Gaza Strip is less than 10 meters, while most of the underground tunnels are located below sea level, which provides Israel with the advantage of submerging the tunnels with seawater. Five giant pumps installed by Israel, capable of pumping thousands of cubic metres of seawater per hour, are expected to flood underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip within weeks. Such an inundation strategy would force the Hamas elements out of the tunnels and emerge on the surface to fight Israel, as well as give them the possibility of surrender. As for the tunnels themselves, most of them were built by Hamas elements in a rudimentary way, with little space where they would have nowhere to escape if sea water poured in. However, there are some dilemmas with the seawater flooding tunnels. On the one hand, the flooding of underground tunnels with seawater can pollute the groundwater system in the Gaza Strip, damage the underground environment, and even lead to soil salinization, making it impossible to grow crops properly. In addition, if the tunnel collapses due to the influx of seawater, there is a risk of civilians**, which in turn will lead to accusations against Israel. On the other hand, the hostage problem faced by Israel still exists, and if seawater is poured into the tunnels, will the hostages held in the tunnels be endangered?If the hostage issue is not properly resolved, Israel will find itself in a difficult situation if it tries to resort to large-scale flooding tactics. As a result, Israel must weigh the pros and cons of its decision-making and act quickly to respond to mounting international pressures.
Israel faces a serious problem with underground tunnels, so they must consider a variety of factors before making a decision to act. On the one hand, the strategy of flooding tunnels can quickly destroy Hamas's underground tunnel system, forcing them to fight on the surface, and may even lead to the surrender of some members. This will have a positive impact on Israel's military operations. On the other hand, the risk of action cannot be ignored. Once seawater is poured into the tunnel, it may cause a series of problems, such as water pollution, underground environmental damage, soil salinization, etc., which will have a negative impact on the ecological environment and agriculture in the Gaza Strip. In addition, if the infusion of seawater causes a tunnel collapse, it will cause ** to civilians, which in turn will trigger the international community's accusations against Israel. In addition, Israel is plagued by the issue of hostages, which would be a humanitarian catastrophe if the hostages were submerged in the sea. Israel must therefore carefully weigh the various interests in decision-making to avoid serious consequences.
In the face of mounting international pressure, time may be running out for Israel to take military action. The tactic of flooding the tunnel by sea water may soon be officially implemented. But whatever tactics it chooses, Israel must genuinely address the hostage problem and have a clear anticipation of the tunnel inundation and its consequences. Only after weighing all the factors will Israel be able to successfully achieve its goal of destroying the underground tunnels and ensuring its own security.
Summary: Israel's decision to use seawater to flood Hamas's underground tunnels is a daunting task. Despite the many difficulties and challenges, Israel must make a prudent decision-making by weighing the interests and risks of all parties. They need to address the hostage issue, avoid negative environmental and agricultural impacts on the Gaza Strip, and deal with pressure and accusations from the international community. Only by overcoming these difficulties will Israel be able to successfully implement the flooding tactics, eliminate Hamas's underground tunnels, and ultimately achieve its goal of guaranteeing its own security.