The Israeli military said on Tuesday (30) that it has been pumping “large volumes of water” into suspected Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip.
In December, a US official told CNN that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was “carefully testing” the method of pumping seawater into the tunnels “on a limited basis.” The IDF did not respond to the IDF's request for comment. CNN in season.
However, in a statement released on Tuesday, the Israelis stated that they have implemented “new capabilities” to target Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, “channeling large volumes of water into the tunnels.” They also highlighted that tools such as pumps and tubes are being used.
The Israeli military maintained that water pumping “was only carried out on tunnel routes and suitable locations, adapting the method of operation to each case”.
When rumors emerged about IDF plans to flood tunnels in December last year, concerns were raised about the safety of hostages, many of whom may be held underground in Gaza.
Experts also highlighted concerns about the potential for contamination of freshwater supplies and damage to surface infrastructure.
Hamas also countered Israel's plan, stressing that its network of tunnels was built to withstand the pumping of water into them.
Source: CNN Brasil
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