Posted on 12/10/2017 6:36:35 AM PST by BenLurkin
The Israeli military on Sunday said it has destroyed a tunnel built by the Hamas militant group that stretched from the Gaza Strip several hundred meters (yards) into Israeli territory, declaring a breakthrough in its war against underground threats from the Palestinian enclave.
Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, a military spokesman, told reporters that Israel had used a new set of “tools” developed since a 2014 war with Hamas in order to destroy the tunnel. He said forces had detected the tunnel months ago and continued to monitor construction efforts by Hamas militants before demolishing it.
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Conricus said a new system involving combat units, military intelligence, logistics and research had been used to destroy the tunnel. The system was first used to detect a tunnel that was destroyed on Oct. 30, but other aspects of the system were used this time around, he said.
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Conricus said the tunnel began in the central Gazan town of Khan Younis and stretched for over a kilometer (half a mile) across the border and into Israel. Although not complete, he said the tunnel was “very substantial,” equipped with electricity, communications equipment and a ventilation system. It was located about a kilometer from an Israeli community. ...
Hamas’ military wing issued a statement earlier Sunday threatening Israel with a “heavy price.”
“Our battle for Jerusalem is going on round the clock, above and under the ground,” the statement said.
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Psyops. When your enemy is uncertain on the effectiveness of their tactics.
Not taking immediate action on the tunnel construction makes enemy leaders uncertain.
“Hamas tunneling was also rolled up by Al-Sisi.”
The Egyptians destroyed Hamas tunnels on the Sinai-Gaza border by letting in the Mediterranean. The sound of muffled screams as the tunnels flooded must have been a real hoot.
Our U.S. Government has even more resources than the Israelis to detect and destroy tunnels. There’s no real need for couch potatoes and the enemy to know every detail about it.
Hope the Israelis blew it up with a full work detail inside it.
That's exactly what I've heard they do. I'd not be surpised if they had equipment sensitive enough to pick up conversations inside the tunnels so they can time the collaspe for maximum effect.
Tunnels and bunkers a great to hide in, but once discovered they are indefensible death traps.
"Forced? I'd bet not. Willing volunters.
That’s how they’ve been described elsewhere - as forced child labor. They get no pay, are not valued beyond their ability to work, and are considered expendable. If any one ‘volunteered’ it was at their parents or orphanage behest to have one less mouth to feed ... there are increasing shortages as Hamas has pretty much run out of money to pay for anything, and its one time backers have pulled out.
“They get no pay, are not valued beyond their ability to work, and are considered expendable.”
They clothe themselves in Muslim righteousness, and call for others to bear the brunt of their ideals. They don’t lead from the front. they demand that others die so that they can rule.
“They don’t lead from the front. they demand that others die so that they can rule.”
That is consistent with the Koran and Hathiths.
Imagine if the muzzies redirected their efforts and energies into improving their own lives instead of focusing on harming the Israelis.
He forgot to say, “God willing.”
“That’s how they’ve been described elsewhere - as forced child labor. They get no pay, are not valued beyond their ability to work, and are considered expendable. If any one ‘volunteered’ it was at their parents or orphanage behest to have one less mouth to feed ... there are increasing shortages as Hamas has pretty much run out of money to pay for anything, and its one time backers have pulled out.”
Boo fricking hoo. Kill them all.
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Nice! I wish the Israeli government flooded the tunnel with sewage, sealed off the Israeli side and set off explosives, forcing the sewage to spew out the Gaza end of the tunnel. Better yet, use the tunnel as a permanent disposal pipe to get rid of Israel's sewage and pump it into Gaza. Two problems solved at once.
Yes! ...and when muslums are fighting muslims they supply just enough ammo...But no new weapons!
Sounds similar to the inscriptions on Zippo lighters we had in VN.....
(If you've had one or seen one....Welcome home Brother!)
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