[UPDATE-Day 19-Oct 25-21:30Z] Israel-Hamas War: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Israel ready to flood Hamas underground tunnels where hostages may be held

Israel is considering flooding Hamas’ underground tunnels before launching a ground operation, which means the Israeli leadership is ready to ‘write off’ hostages in the enclave, Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist Seymour Hersh said, citing sources.

“Israel is now in the process of turning Gaza City into rubble, via constant bombing, and is also planning to begin a ground invasion in the near future,” the journalist said. Hersh, citing a US official, also added that Israeli leaders are considering “flooding Hamas’s vast tunnel system” before sending in its troops. “Such an act could mean that Israel was prepared to write off the hostages still in jeopardy,” Hersh added.

Earlier, the American journalist said that Israel intends to turn Gaza City into Hiroshima, with the difference that no nuclear weapons will be used. He explained that the Israeli forces can use American guided bombs, which can penetrate to a depth of 30-50 meters before the explosion, which will destroy the Hamas underground facilities for the production of weapons.

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