An 'Israeli' soldier in a tunnel
‘Israel’ struggles to map Gaza tunnel network two years after war
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- ‘Israel’ army lacks a full map of Gaza’s tunnel network, two and a half years after the war.
- Most tunnels remain intact and unknown, highlighting intelligence and operational failures.
Hebrew media reports indicate that nearly two and a half years after the start of the aggression, the ‘Israel’ army still lacks a comprehensive map of the extensive tunnel network beneath the Gaza Strip.
Reports confirm that the network remains active even within the area known as the “Yellow Line,” suggesting that ‘Israel’ has been unable to fully control or destroy the so-called “lower city” despite intensive military operations.
Failure of technology, reliance on chance
A Hebrew media report cited a ground forces officer saying that the army has resorted to using giant well drills to dig randomly through rubble.
These efforts aim to hit voids that might lead to underground passages, but the improvised method rarely produces tangible results, highlighting major intelligence shortcomings in penetrating Hamas' underground infrastructure.
Internal doubts and eroding confidence
The Hebrew newspaper Haaretz reported growing doubts within the ranks of the ‘Israel’ army about whether Hamas’ tunnel network can ever be fully dismantled.
Soldiers and field commanders confirmed that most tunnels in areas under military control remain intact, with a significant portion still unknown to security forces.
The findings underline the ongoing challenges faced by ‘Israel’ in neutralizing Hamas’ underground capabilities despite years of focused military campaigns.
