The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been testing the chemical bombs, which have reportedly blinded some soldiers.
Israel is preparing to use novel “sponge bombs” in its fight against Hamas through the network of tunnels under Gaza.
It is where Hamas has taken many of the more than 200 hostages and where its leaders will hope to survive the coming war.The “sponge bomb” would prevent soldiers being ambushed as they move further into the network, sealing off gaps through which Hamas could attack.Contained in a sturdy plastic vessel, the specialist devices have a metal partition in the middle separating two liquids.
There are potential complications with the underground arsenal, however. The “sponge bomb” – technically a liquid emulsion – is hazardous to work with, and some Israeli soldiers have lost their sight through mishandling the mixture.Israel may also use robots and drones to help soldiers navigate the tunnels – but so far, there have been difficulties operating these underground.
Known by special forces as a “throwbot”, it relays images back to a controller, operating the device from a position of safety. Tunnels, some started decades ago, are no longer just places of refuge or concealment, but are integral parts of a wider plan to prepare the ground for ambushing Israeli forces above.Many stretch under civilian structures, with entry and exit points in dwellings and other non-military buildings, making it extremely difficult for Israel to attack them without inviting international condemnation.
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