Military and strategic expert Major General Fayez Al-Duwairi praised the videos released by the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), documenting the developments of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” battle. He expressed his admiration for the resistance videos and their significant impact within Israel.
Al-Duwairi, during his analysis for Al Jazeera, emphasized that imagery is a part of the battle as it conveys the realities and sends messages about the truth of ongoing events. He questioned how one could know what is happening without these films and videos.
Speaking on the significance of the images, he asked, “How can we witness the atrocity of the systematic Israeli destruction, the forced displacement, and humiliating treatment of civilians?” He pointed out that these videos have mobilized the Western public amidst the information revolution and overriding censorship.
Regarding the tunnel network and the occupier’s claims of destroying them, the strategic expert recalled the statement made by the Al-Qassam spokesman Abu Ubaida, who mocked the Israeli army’s claims about destroying the resistance’s capabilities and tunnels.
He noted the occupier’s arrogance and false sense of superiority, “blinded his sight,” which allowed for the October 7th attack to occur.
Al-Duwairi acknowledged that the occupying forces had discovered and destroyed some tunnels, but the intriguing question remains about the design of the network, whether the tunnels interconnect, and if manufacturing tunnels are linked to the networks used for offensive or defensive purposes, likening it to an “unsolved black box.”
The expert listed the various types of resistance tunnels in Gaza, including defensive and offensive tunnels, as well as those built for meetings, manufacturing, and accommodations.
He touched upon the occupier’s various attempts to deal with the tunnels, such as flooding, using robots, and trained dogs. He confirmed that the Israeli military’s Yahalom special unit suffered significant casualties due to resistance traps, especially around the tunnel openings.
Some reports mention the existence of three-layered tunnels in Gaza, reaching depths of over 80 meters, while the highest impact of bunker-busting and concussion bombs ranges only between 15 to 25 meters.
This insightful analysis sheds light on the ongoing conflict and the adaptative strategies of the resistance in Gaza, highlighting the far-reaching effects of both physical and informational warfare.
