Urban Warfare Project The Tunnels of Gaza
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Oct 24, 2025 John Spencer shares his firsthand insights from multiple trips to Gaza, revealing the critical role of its extensive tunnel network in Hamas's strategy. He explores how these tunnels facilitate hostage-taking, weapon storage, and leadership protection. The discussion also covers the evolution of tunneling, Israel's counter-tactics, and the complexities of mapping this underground system. Spencer highlights the operational impact of tunnels on military momentum and outlines innovative methods for their destruction. His analysis emphasizes the importance of these subterranean structures in modern combat.
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Seven Trips And Ground-Level Research
- John Spencer visited Gaza City multiple times and embedded with IDF units to study tunnels.
- His firsthand observations informed his articles and podcast episodes on subterranean warfare.
Underground Is The Center Of Gravity
- Gaza contains hundreds of miles of purpose-built military tunnels beneath civilian areas.
- The subterranean network matters more to Hamas than the surface battles above ground.
Tunnels Hold Command, Rockets, Hostages
- Hamas used tunnels for leadership, hostages, and rocket manufacture, making them operational hubs.
- That dual use increased the tunnels' strategic value and complicated IDF targeting.