(Washington Post) Scott Wilson - For Israeli leaders, who are seeking assurances since the recent cease-fire that Hamas be prevented from restocking its potent weapons arsenal, the thriving return of tunnel commerce poses a daunting strategic challenge. Since leaving Gaza seven years ago, Israel's military has lost its on-the-ground ability to stop tunnel smuggling. "Our expectation of Egypt, and the rest of the international community, is to stop Hamas from rearming," said Mark Regev, a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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