The labyrinth of tunnels offer Hamas a strategic advantage to shield and ambush Israeli ground infantry, as well as move and store weapons and explosives.
Hamas has spent decades building what it says are more than 300 miles worth of tunnels in the blockaded enclave, often more than 100 feet underground.
The Palestinian militant group that governs Gaza has spent decades building what it says are more than 300 miles worth of tunnels in the blockaded territory, often more than 100 feet underground. "We are gnawing away at this ability," Gallant said. "And our forces from the north and south are approaching them and fighting inside the built-up area."
Used for both travel and shelter, the labyrinth of tunnels offer Hamas a strategic advantage to shield and ambush Israeli ground infantry, as well as move and store weapons and explosives.
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