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Israel Shares Intelligence With US: Hamas Rebuilding Forces, Not Disarming

The IDF and the Shin Bet have presented intelligence to senior United States military officials and Israeli political leaders showing that the terrorist organization Hamas is actively rebuilding its forces and preparing for renewed conflict in Gaza.

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01The IDF and Shin Bet shared intelligence with United States military officials showing that Hamas is rebuilding its forces and preparing for renewed conflict.
02The intelligence indicates that Hamas refuses to disarm or transfer its weapons to any international body, making voluntary surrender highly unlikely.
03The IDF informed Israeli political leaders that military re-entry and renewed combat in Gaza will be necessary to achieve the disarmament of Hamas.
04According to The Times of Israel, Hamas has restored much of its tunnel network and is estimated to have 30,000 to 40,000 operatives.
05Hamas continues to receive its main funding from Iran and Turkey while maintaining weapon stockpiles in areas where the IDF did not operate.
06Haaretz reported that the IDF believes the conditions for advancing the Trump plan are not being met due to Hamas's re-armament.
07The Times of Israel reported that disagreements exist with the United States over the reconstruction of wastewater treatment facilities in Gaza.

According to the intelligence, Hamas refuses to disarm or transfer its weaponry to any international body. The IDF conveyed to political leadership that international intermediaries cannot achieve disarmament, and the military believes that re-entering Gaza and resuming combat in areas not currently under Israeli control will be necessary to disarm the terrorist organization.

The Times of Israel reported that Hamas has restored much of its tunnel network outside Israeli control and is estimated to have 30,000 to 40,000 operatives. The group maintains weapon stockpiles in areas where the IDF did not operate due to concerns over hostages held by Hamas. The same outlet noted that Iran and Turkey remain the main sources of funding for Hamas, and that disagreements persist with the United States over Gaza wastewater treatment reconstruction projects.

Additionally, Haaretz reported that the IDF informed political leaders that the conditions required to advance the Trump plan are currently not being met due to the actions of Hamas.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 22 Oct, 21:48

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