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. The Israeli military says its operations are necessary to eliminate Hamas, after the group launched an unprecedented terror attack against Israel on Oct. 7, killing some 1,400 people and taking more than 240 hostage.Israel's response to the Hamas attack has been relentless airstrikes, a deepening ground incursion with tanks and other vehicles into northern Gaza, and a complete siege of the already blockaded territory, cutting off water, food, and fuel to its 2.3 million residents.
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