Residents of an Israeli village in Samaria are expressing concerns that Palestinian terrorist organizations may be adopting tunnel warfare strategies similar to those used by militants in the Gaza Strip.
A tunnel shaft was discovered in a recently constructed building near the village of Qusra, as reported by mako.co.il.
While not as extensive as the networks in Gaza, the proximity to Jewish villages raises alarms among residents, dismissing the possibility of an innocent endeavor.
According to settlers, the building housing the tunnel entrance is relatively new and unoccupied, equipped with floodlights and security cameras. The tunnel, evident by recent stone processing, contains modern waste, including plastic water bottles.
The tunnel extends in one direction, blocked by car tires and soil at the exit, suggesting the creators intended to preserve the passage until a later, undisclosed time.
The Israelis who found the tunnel reported it to security services, refraining from independent investigation. The IDF stated that competent specialists are conducting an investigation, and any sign of terrorism remains unconfirmed.
Considering the historical context of tunnels under the Gaza Strip initially used for smuggling and later transformed into fortified underground structures, concerns arise about the potential intentions of this tunnel in Samaria.
Qusra, located about 12 km southeast of Nablus and near Migdalim, raises heightened worry due to its populated nature. Settlers express surprise that the owner of the house housing the tunnel has not been questioned, advocating for the removal of wreckage and tracing the tunnel's direction, emphasizing the illegal structure in Zone C, controlled by Israel.
The villagers note concerns about the efficacy of security services in light of past events, such as Black Saturday.
