Report: Hundreds of Gaza Fighters Trapped in Tunnels
GAZA STRIP (Dispatches) -- Hundreds of Palestinian fighters remain trapped in underground tunnels in Rafah, with reports suggesting around 200 are still inside.
Israeli media indicate concern that the tunnels may also hold the remains of Israeli captives, deterring heavy bombing. Earlier reports suggested Israel might allow fighters safe passage if they surrendered weapons and bodies, but prime minister Netanyahu rejected this. Hamas has released 17 Israeli bodies, though locating more is difficult amid rubble.