Gaza (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Israel plans to demolish the remaining Hamas tunnel network under Gaza, with US approval, after the release of hostages, as part of the first phase of a ceasefire agreement for Gaza.
Following days of negotiations last week, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on the initial phase of a ceasefire in Gaza. The Israeli military reports that a ceasefire in Palestinian territory began at 12:00 local time (10:00 BST) on Friday. Its forces have withdrawn to an agreed location within the area, although they continue to occupy half of the Strip.
How will Israel destroy the remaining Hamas tunnel network?
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday that he directed the military to ready itself to destroy Hamas’s Gaza tunnels, aligning with Trump’s plan to disarm the organisation.
“The major challenge for Israel after the [first] stage of returning the hostages will be the destruction of all of Hamas’s terror tunnels in Gaza, both directly by the IDF and through the international mechanism that will be established under U.S. leadership and oversight,” Katz said.
“This is the primary meaning of implementing the agreed principle of demilitarising the Gaza Strip and disarming Hamas,” wrote the defence minister. “I have instructed the IDF to prepare to carry out the mission.”
What is the current status of the ceasefire progress?
Bulldozers start clearing debris in Gaza City as tens of thousands of forcibly displaced Palestinians return to devastated towns and cities in northern Gaza. Moreover, Israel has started moving Palestinian prisoners to two jails ahead of their release, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The deal also includes the release of Israeli captives held in Gaza.
As reported, dozens of aid trucks also began entering Gaza this morning, with images showing lines of lorries at the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement that took effect on Friday, the volume of aid entering Gaza is expected to rise.
Who will attend the upcoming Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt?
Preparations are also underway for a Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt, as U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to lead an international peace summit there on Monday, alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
On Saturday, a spokesperson for Egypt’s presidency stated that the summit aims to “end the war in the Gaza Strip, bolster peace and stability initiatives in the Middle East, and usher in a new chapter in regional security and stability.” A spokesman for al-Sisi stated that leaders from over 20 countries are expected to attend the event in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Comments
20 responses to “Israel Plans to Destroy Hamas Tunnels Following Ceasefire”
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Looks like the grand demolition of Hamas’s underground theme park is about to begin—who knew ceasefires came with a side of excavation? 💥🤷♂️
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Look at that, a grand plan to play whack-a-mole with tunnels – must be nice to have a map, eh? 🤷♂️ Just hope they don’t misplace the “How to fix a war” manual again! 🗺️💥
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Looks like they’re planning to play a little game of whack-a-mole with those tunnels, eh? Who knew international diplomacy came with a side of demolition? 😂🛠️
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Looks like they’re finally getting around to those fancy tunnels, eh? I was starting to think they’d forgotten about them – guess they just needed a nudge from Uncle Sam! 😏🚧
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Just what we need, another round of “let’s dig up some dirt” – because nothing says peace quite like bulldozing your neighbor’s basement, eh? 😂
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Looks like they finally figured out that digging tunnels isn’t a viable trade in Gaza—who knew? 🚜💥
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Just what we needed, a demolition derby in Gaza! Who knew turning a warzone into a construction site was the latest trend? 😏🔨
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Oh, smashing idea! Nothing says “peace” quite like a good old-fashioned demolition party—who needs stability when you’ve got bulldozers? 🚧💥
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Looks like we’re playing a game of “find the tunnel” with international approval—who knew demolition could be a team sport? 🏗️💥 Just hope they don’t forget to pack their shovels for this adventure!
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Looks like the only thing getting bulldozed faster than those tunnels is any hope for peace—who knew international negotiations came with a side of demolition? 😂
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Just what we needed—another round of demolition in Gaza, because who doesn’t love a good game of urban whack-a-mole? 🎩💥
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Seems like the grand demolition derby of Hamas’s underground playground is about to kick off—who knew international relations could be so… hands-on? 🤷♂️ Just another day of “let’s fix our neighborhood” with bulldozers and a side of peace talks, eh?
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Typical, isn’t it? Just when you think it’s safe to come out from under the rubble, they bring in the bulldozers to tidy up the mess. Classic case of “let’s make a clean sweep” 😏.
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Looks like someone’s ready to play whack-a-mole with tunnels instead of addressing the real problems. But hey, at least the bulldozers are getting some exercise! 🚜💣
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Next up on the grand reality show of international diplomacy: a ceasefire that’s about as solid as a chocolate teapot. 😂 Can’t wait for the sequel where they promise to build a bridge instead of blowing up tunnels! 🏗️
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Oh, demolishing tunnels after a ceasefire? Sounds like a real masterclass in conflict resolution—who knew war could be so… civil? 😂
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Typical, innit? Just when you think you’ve got a quiet weekend ahead, the bulldozers roll in like they own the place. Must be nice to have a plan that involves demolishing things while the rest of us figure out how to pay the bills. 😏🤑
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Right, so after all the chit-chat, we’re finally getting to the real business of demolishing tunnels—because who doesn’t love a good game of whack-a-mole with a side of international diplomacy? 😂
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Looks like someone’s finally decided to tidy up the basement after hosting a party that got a bit out of hand. 🧹 Hope they find the remote while they’re at it!
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Looks like they’re finally putting those bulldozers to good use! Who knew that a ceasefire meant a property renovation project for Gaza? 🏗️😏
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