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The report hints at a broader regional dynamic where Hamas, under Iranian influence, engaged in clandestine activities to depict itself as a moderate political actor, while secretly preparing for conflict. This deception ultimately culminated in the October attack, exposing the dangerous flaws in Israel's containment and monitoring strategies.
Israel’s Tactical Efforts to Destroy Hamas’s Tunnel Network
Meanwhile, Israel has initiated a significant operation targeting Hamas’s extensive underground infrastructure. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has begun flooding the labyrinth of tunnels beneath Gaza with seawater, aiming to flood out fighters and render the tunnels unusable.