The IDF believes Hamas is rebuilding its military capabilities and preparing to resume fighting, according to a Times of Israel report. The terror group is recruiting new fighters, restoring command structures, and retraining members of its elite Nukhba force as Israeli military officials warn it is using the current lull to regroup. The US is reportedly opposing a new large-scale Israeli offensive in Gaza in hopes of advancing diplomatic efforts.
The IDF assesses that Hamas is rebuilding its military capabilities and preparing to resume fighting with Israel, according to a Times of Israel report published Monday afternoon. The assessment, attributed to Israeli military officials, indicates the terror group is recruiting new fighters, restoring command structures, and retraining members of its elite Nukhba force during the current lull in hostilities.
The report comes amid a series of similar warnings over the past week. As The Zioneer reported, on June 28, top IDF intelligence and Southern Command officers warned the Chief of Staff that Hamas is producing hundreds of missiles monthly and rearming for war, while the US opposes resumption of large-scale operations. On June 26, the Southern Command chief reportedly supported renewing offensive operations, arguing Hamas is at a weak point, but the General Staff and political echelon prioritized other fronts.
Israeli military officials quoted in the new report say Hamas is using the current quiet to regroup, while the US is reportedly opposing a new large-scale Israeli offensive in Gaza in hopes of advancing diplomatic efforts. The assessment does not specify a timeline or a trigger for renewed hostilities. The information is based on a single news report and has not been independently corroborated by The Zioneer.
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