Critics argue that even if major routes have been destroyed, smaller branches or deeper levels may still be operational
Senior Israeli military officials have increasingly argued that Hamas’s underground presence in Gaza has been dramatically reduced, with only a limited number of fighters still operating inside the tunnel system.
In a recent briefing, IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said, “Hamas’s tunnel network has been severely damaged. We assess that far fewer operatives remain underground compared to the beginning of the war.”
Another IDF official, speaking about the condition of the tunnel network, said, “We have dismantled large parts of Hamas’s underground infrastructure. What remains is fragmented and far less effective than before.”
