Gaza Tunnels Must Be Destroyed Before Reconstruction, Israel Says

Crossing into northern Gaza reveals a stark contrast to Israel’s border region, with destruction and dirt roads dominating the landscape, particularly in the Shujaiya neighborhood. IDF Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani stated that Hamas fighters may have hidden their families in tunnels while the general population faced attacks. He estimated 300 to 600 miles of tunnels exist beneath Gaza, and reconstruction efforts cannot begin until they are dismantled. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis continues, with over 72,000 reported dead in Gaza since the conflict escalated on October 7, 2023.

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