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hack89

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10. It is nearly impossible detect deep tunnels like Hamas has built

Thu Jul 31, 2014, 10:33 AM

Jul 2014

ground penetrating radar only penetrates a couple of yards - these things are 60 feet deep. Seismic monitoring can be avoided by digging by hand instead of using mechanical excavators.

The other problem is that they are not built with exits - the last short section of the tunnel to the surface is not actually dug until right before the tunnel is used so it is not an issue of searching Israelis territory for hidden exits.

The reason buildings in Gaza are destroyed is that is where Hamas build the tunnel entrances. The tunnels also go under the buildings so any attempt to destroy them will undoubtedly destroy or damage the buildings above them.

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ok, destroy the tunnels [View all] handmade34 Jul 2014 OP

Its HAMAS.... Historic NY Jul 2014 #1

Underground is the only safe place for women and kids RobertEarl Jul 2014 #12

If you believe that shit about the tunnels malaise Jul 2014 #2

Not sure what you mean . . . YarnAddict Jul 2014 #3

Would you believe Hamas itself? 'Cause they videotaped themselves emerging from one: WinkyDink Jul 2014 #8

A tunnel that opens in Israel itself? treestar Jul 2014 #4

you'd think it would be easier... jberryhill Jul 2014 #5

It is nearly impossible detect deep tunnels like Hamas has built hack89 Jul 2014 #10

Hows that working on the US border.... Historic NY Jul 2014 #13

It goes pretty well jberryhill Jul 2014 #14

They didn't miss them. (See: Current attacks.) WinkyDink Jul 2014 #7

Maybe stop the blockade and allow them to get humanitarian goods through propper channels NightWatcher Jul 2014 #6

The blockade is in place to prevent weapons and personnel coming in TheKentuckian Jul 2014 #9

Hamas refuses to allow an inspection regime of incoming goods hack89 Jul 2014 #11