Hamas Official Claims Tunnels Built for Protection, Calls on UN and Israel for Aid

What’s New?

Musa Abu Marzouk, a member of the Hamas political bureau, has recently stated in an interview that the tunnels constructed by Hamas were built as a means of protection from airstrikes. He further claimed that the majority of Gaza’s population are refugees and called on the United Nations and Israel to take responsibility for their protection and provision of services.

Why It Matters

This statement from a Hamas official provides insight into the group’s strategic thinking and its reliance on tunnel networks for protection. It also underscores the complex humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the majority of the population are reportedly refugees. The call for the UN and Israel to take responsibility for these individuals could potentially influence international discussions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

What’s Next?

The international community, including the UN and Israel, will likely need to respond to these claims and demands. The issue of Hamas’ tunnel networks and the broader humanitarian situation in Gaza will continue to be key points of contention in any future negotiations or discussions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This story was first published on Ynetnews .