Hamas Believes Israel's Control of Gaza is Temporary, Plans for Future Conflict
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Israeli intelligence reports suggest Hamas considers the ongoing conflict a victory and believes Israel's control over Gaza is temporary. The group is actively preparing for a potential IDF ground operation, recruiting fighters and fortifying positions. This comes as Israeli forces intensify targeted assassinations to disrupt Hamas's military wing. Hamas leadership reportedly refuses to disarm, leading the IDF to prepare for ground maneuvers and civilian displacement, with a decision expected post-elections.
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- Hamas views the ongoing conflict as a victory and Israel's control of Gaza as temporary, according to Israeli intelligence.
- Hamas is actively preparing for a potential IDF ground maneuver towards Gaza City, recruiting fighters and digging tunnels.
- Israeli forces are intensifying targeted assassinations of Hamas operatives to disrupt the group's military wing.
- Hamas leadership refuses to disarm or relinquish control of Gaza, prompting IDF preparations for ground operations.
- A decision on a ground maneuver in Gaza is expected after the upcoming Israeli elections.
- Hamas founder Ahmed Yassin predicted Israel's demise by 2027, an ideology that still influences the group.
Israeli intelligence has presented a concerning report to the country's top political and military leadership, indicating that Hamas views the ongoing conflict as a "victory" and believes Israel's control over approximately 70% of the Gaza Strip is "temporary." According to a senior security source cited by The Jerusalem Post, Hamas leaders are convinced that the U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, which includes significant economic development, aligns with the vision of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.
The source stated that Hamas leaders believe their ability to withstand the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for three years, despite starting the conflict with basic equipment, demonstrates resilience unmatched by other Arab armies. This assessment fuels Hamas's preparations for a potential IDF ground maneuver towards Gaza City. Intelligence reports indicate the group is actively recruiting fighters, distributing weapons, digging defensive tunnels, manufacturing explosives, and preparing "surprises."
These preparations are occurring amidst reported tensions between Hamas's local leadership and its representatives abroad, specifically mentioning Khalil al-Hayya in Qatar. Concurrently, the IDF's Southern Command, Military Intelligence Directorate, Air Force, and the Shin Bet are intensifying targeted assassinations of individuals involved in the October 7th attacks and those planning future attacks, aiming to disrupt Hamas's efforts to rebuild its military wing.
A senior official explained that Hamas leadership refuses to disarm or cede control of Gaza. Consequently, the IDF is preparing for scenarios involving mass civilian displacement and a ground operation to dismantle Hamas's military infrastructure. The source anticipates that a ground maneuver will ultimately become unavoidable, with a decision expected after the upcoming Israeli elections.
The article also references the enduring ideology of Hamas founder Ahmed Yassin, who was killed in 2004. Yassin viewed Israel as a "temporary entity destined to disappear," advocating for an Islamic state across Palestine. He predicted Israel's demise by 2027, based on interpretations of Quranic cycles and historical phases of conflict, dividing history into periods of Nakba (1948-1987), resistance (1987-2027), and eventual Israeli state collapse after 2027.
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