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Source: https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5416868,00.html
Israel's War Against Hamas Tunnels
(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - Hamas has been using the last decade to transfer its entire army to an extensive underground network located under houses, streets, hospitals and educational institutions. The IDF estimates that thousands of Hamas fighters will hide beneath the surface in the next war in Gaza - and it has acquired advanced technologies that can locate and dismantle Hamas' offensive tunnels. The newly acquired anti-tunnel technologies can scan tunnel routes and locate tunnel shafts in order to turn Hamas' underground city into an underground cemetery, without having to deploy ground forces. For instance, the army acquired dozens of Caterpillar D9 bulldozers, tiny "worm" cameras, and unique sealing bags that can instantly close tunnel shafts. Low-tech means, such as TNT sacks and anti-tank mines, were also purchased.