Israel is preparing for the Atlantis operation, which involves flooding tunnels that exist under the gases. This operation aims to destroy terrorist tunnels, where Hamas stores ammunition and where the militants themselves can be.
According to Bild, since 2007, Hamas has created more than 800 tunnels on the area of the enclave, using them for storage of attacks for Israel attacks. Tunnels can also contain Israeli hostages stolen during terrorist attacks.
According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the tamal has already assembled a system of large pumps to flood this large network of tunnels with seawater. The project was called "Atlantis". Special pumps plan to pump thousands of cubic meters of water and direct it in the tunnel.
Despite these preparations, the final decision on the Atlantis operation has not been made and it is unknown when it can happen. There is a risk of innocent victims, as the tunnels may be hostages stolen during a terrorist attack on October 7. The situation will develop, and the further actions of Israel will depend on the circumstances.
