Navigating the Labyrinth: Unveiling Gaza's Underground Warfare

As Israeli ground troops encircle Gaza City, they face the challenge of fighting a "three-dimensional" urban war against Hamas, with combatants firing from rooftops, rubble-strewn streets, and an extensive underground tunnel network. Israeli officials estimate there are 1,300 tunnels spanning 300 miles across the Gaza Strip, making it one of the most elaborate underground webs in the world. The tunnels allow Hamas fighters to quickly redeploy, resupply, and escape over significant distances, posing a threat to Israeli forces. The Israeli military aims to destroy the tunnels from a distance, as entering them is considered too dangerous. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant civilian casualties.