In a tiny room to which the tunnel led, the floor was stained with blood. It was here, according to the Israel Defense Forces, that Mohammed Sinwar – one of Hamas’ top militant commanders – was killed last month after a nearby barrage of Israeli strikes.

To Israelis, the location of an underground passageway highlights Hamas’s abuse of civilians. To Palestinians, Israel’s decision to target it highlights Israel’s own disregard for civilian life.

Along with Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar's body, leader Mohammad Shabana and other militants were found dead in an underground tunnel beneath a Gaza hospital.