Israeli Military Unearths 55-Meter Fortified Tunnel Beneath Gaza’s Main Hospital, Escalating Tensions in Ongoing Conflict with Hamas
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In a startling revelation, the Israeli military released video footage on Sunday showcasing a fortified tunnel allegedly dug by Palestinian operatives beneath the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital. The discovery has intensified the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, now entering its seventh week.
The tunnel, uncovered by Israeli military engineers operating in Gaza City’s Al Shifa Hospital, was reported to be 10 meters deep and extended a length of 55 meters, leading to a blast-proof door. The Israeli military contends that such doors are strategically used by Hamas to obstruct Israeli forces from accessing command centers and underground assets belonging to the militant organization.
While acknowledging the existence of an extensive network of secret tunnels, bunkers, and access shafts throughout the Palestinian enclave, Hamas has vehemently denied claims that these are located within civilian infrastructure such as hospitals.
The Israeli military, in an official statement, described the tunnel’s access point as a shaft discovered in a shed within the Shifa compound, which was reportedly housing munitions. The accompanying video footage revealed a narrow passage with arched concrete roofing, culminating at a grey door. Notably, the statement did not disclose the contents or purpose of the area beyond the secured door.
The discovery of tunnels under civilian structures has been a focal point of Israel’s search-and-destroy missions against Hamas, with the Israeli military accusing the militant group of using such infrastructure for both operational and propaganda purposes. The revelation of a tunnel beneath Gaza’s largest hospital raises concerns about the potential exploitation of medical facilities for military purposes, further complicating the already dire humanitarian situation in the region.
As tensions escalate, international observers are closely monitoring the situation, urging both sides to exercise restraint and prioritize the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire. The uncovering of the tunnel beneath Al Shifa Hospital adds a new dimension to the complex and protracted conflict between Israel and Hamas, with implications reaching far beyond the immediate military engagements.
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