The Washington Post recently reported that Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement, continues to maintain its strength even after 60 days since the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip.
Unfinished Military Operations
The newspaper explained that although Gaza has been heavily damaged, the military operations in the northern Gaza Strip are not yet complete. Some of the main Hamas strongholds in the area have not been occupied by Israeli forces.
Hamas Fighters Still Active
During a recent truce, armed men wearing masks appeared in a main square to hand over detainees. This shows that Hamas fighters are still present in the area where the Israeli army fought fierce battles.
Israeli Forces Face Challenges
The former head of the Palestinian department in Israeli military intelligence stated that a third of Gaza City is outside the control of Israeli forces, including heavily fortified areas. The battle in these areas is expected to be very difficult for the Israeli army.
Focus on Gaza Strip
The Washington Post highlighted that the real battle in the Gaza Strip has not yet begun. It is estimated that a third of the resistance tunnels are still intact, providing Hamas with strategic advantages.
Uncertain Casualty Figures
The Israeli occupation claimed that 5,000 Hamas members were killed, but these numbers are only estimates and their accuracy is questionable. The focus for the Israeli army is to undermine the leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.
Targeting Hamas Leaders
The Israeli occupation has allocated significant intelligence resources to locate Yahya Sinwar and other key leaders of the Hamas military wing. Their goal is to weaken the leadership of Hamas in Gaza.
Hamas' Rocket Capabilities
Despite the Israeli aggression, Hamas is still capable of launching rockets towards Israel. The Washington Post reported that Hamas fired several shells towards southern Israel, hitting a residential building in the city of Ashkelon.
Challenges in Destroying Missile Capabilities
According to the head of the intelligence department at a risk consulting firm, it will be difficult for Israel to completely destroy Hamas' missile capabilities. Many of these missiles are produced locally, making it challenging for Israel to disrupt their production.
Source: The Washington Post
