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Hamas Ober commander Sinwar: Death confirmed in a secret tunnel system!
The IDF reported on the destruction of important Hamas tunnel in Khan Younis and the death of high-ranking commanders.
Hamas Ober commander Sinwar: Death confirmed in a secret tunnel system!
In a current investigation, the Israeli army found the remains of Yehya al-Sinwar, the military head of Hamas. This happened in an underground tunnel that is located under the European Hospital in Khan Younis. As reported Kleine Zeitung, Al-Sinwar was killed together with Mohammed Sabaneh, the commander of the Rafah-Brigade. At that time, both men stayed in an underground command and control center of Hamas.
In addition to the fallen military leaders, the Israeli troops found different objects that could be assigned to the two men. The identity of other corpses discovered during the use is currently being examined. Israel accuses that Hamas misused medical facilities for military purposes, which is vehemently contested by Hamas.
Hamas tunnel networks
The Gaza strip houses a widely branched tunnel system that is of crucial importance for Hamas military operations. According to Ynet News, the engineering units of the Israeli army, in particular the unit Yahalom, have worked both above -ground and underground since the beginning of the war to identify and destroy the tunnels. In a current assignment, the soldiers found a tunnel over a kilometer long tunnel used by high-ranking Hamas members.
The tunnel system is considered strategically important for Hamas and is called "metro" by military in Israel. Experts estimate that the tunnels are dozens of kilometers long and may reach up to 500 kilometers as a whole. These tunnels have not only been equipped with oxygen and food, but also oriênten in order to meet the high demands on military operations. Despite Israeli bombing, many rocket shot ramps and arms camps have remained functional in the tunnels.
The challenges in the fight against the tunnels
The challenge for the Israeli armed forces is that the tunnels reach up to 40 meters deep into the ground and are well protected against bombardments. Tagesschau emphasizes that the destruction of these tunnels by floor troops is essential. Mossab Hassan Yousef, a former Hamas-Informant, warned of the high number of victims that can be expected in the fight for the tunnels.
In 2014, the Israeli army already destroyed 30 tunnels that led to Israel. However, the current geostrategic location and the complexity of the Hamas tunnel system present the Israeli army with great challenges. It remains unclear whether Israel is willing to start a soil offensive and is not discussed in publicity.