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December 4, 2012       Share:    

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/tunnels-between-gaza-and-egypt-are-back-in-business-since-cease-fire/2012/12/01/5f116d52-3976-11e2-b01f-5f55b193f58f_story.html

Tunnels between Gaza and Egypt Are Back in Business Since Cease-Fire

(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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