Israel attacks Hamas in Gaza Strip tunnels
Israel reported that its forces attacked Hamas militants in an extensive network of Gaza tunnels.
Source: Reuters with reference to the press service of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
Quote from IDF: "Over the last day, combined IDF (Israel Defense Forces) struck approximately 300 targets, including anti-tank missile and rocket launch posts below shafts, as well as military compounds inside underground tunnels belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization."
Details: The militants responded with anti-tank missiles and machine gun fire. The IDF added that Israeli soldiers "killed terrorists and directed air forces to real-time strikes on targets and terror infrastructure".
Reuters wrote that the tunnels are a key target for Israel.
For reference: Gaza tunnels are used to smuggle goods from Egypt, conduct attacks on Israel, transport people, store missiles and ammunition, and, according to media reports, to house Hamas command and its centres.
Background:
- The Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated on 7 October when Hamas attacked Israel with missiles.
- On 9 October, Israel announced that it had regained control of all areas on the border near the Gaza Strip. Israel was currently planning a ground offensive against the Gaza Strip that could last three months.
- The New York Times reported that Israel had to postpone the ground operation in the Gaza Strip, which was planned for the weekend, due to weather conditions.
- Israeli ground forces entered the Gaza Strip on Friday evening, 27 October, after intense bombardment with artillery and rockets fired from military aircraft.
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