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Inside the Hamas Tunnels that Concealed Militant Leaders and Israeli Hostages
(Wall Street Journal) Dov Lieber - Beneath the rubble of a bombed-out residential neighborhood in Khan Yunis lies a subterranean complex built to shelter senior Hamas leaders and hold Israeli hostages. An access shaft hidden in an unassuming family home leads to a sophisticated underground warren with several kitchens, fitted out with gas stoves and refrigerators, as well as sleeping quarters and bathrooms. The tunnels I saw appeared to have been abandoned with relative haste. Dishes remained in the sinks. A trash basket was filled with discarded medical supplies. After twists and turns, the tunnel opened into a living complex with tiled floors, walls and ceilings. Rooms were equipped with electric fans to deal with the stifling heat and humidity.