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WSJ: Israel begins pumping seawater into Hamas tunnels

Some Biden administration officials have said the process could help destroy the tunnels, where Israel believes the terrorist group is hiding hostages, fighters and munitions, the Journal reported.

by  Reuters and ILH Staff
Published on  12-12-2023 22:23
Last modified: 12-12-2023 22:31
Rocket fired on Israel after IDF exposes terrorist tunnelIDF Spokesperson's Unit

Heavy machinery operate in the area where a new tunnel was detected on the Gaza border | Archives: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

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The Israeli military has begun pumping seawater into Hamas' tunnel complex in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday citing unnamed U.S. officials, adding that the process would likely take weeks.

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Some Biden administration officials have said the process could help destroy the tunnels, where Israel believes the terrorist group is hiding hostages, fighters, and munitions, the Journal reported. Other officials have expressed concerns the seawater would endanger Gaza's fresh water supply, the newspaper reported.

Video: IDF and ISA forces revealed a significant 55-meter-long terrorist tunnel / Credit: X/@idf

The IDF did not immediately provide comment on the report. An Defense Ministry spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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