Israeli defense officials assess Hamas is rebuilding its capabilities in Gaza, according to a single security source cited by The Zioneer. The IDF is simultaneously expanding its hold and planning to establish a 'green' (routine-status) civilian area in Rafah, the source says. The report has not been independently corroborated.
A single security source, cited by The Zioneer, stated Tuesday morning that Israeli defense officials assess Hamas is reestablishing itself in Gaza. The source added that the IDF is expanding its hold on the territory and planning to establish a 'green' (routine-status) civilian area in the Rafah region. The term 'green city' (עיר ירוקה) in this context refers to a residential zone governed by the Home Front Command's least-restrictive civil-defense status, allowing routine civilian activity — not an environmental or epidemiological framework.
The report is attributed to a single source and has not been independently corroborated. The Zioneer has previously reported on assessments that Hamas is quietly rebuilding its ranks, including an analysis by Dr. Dror Manor published on June 22, and alerts from the IDF Navy as recently as June 18 regarding potential sea infiltration attempts. This new report adds a specific operational dimension — planning for post-conflict civilian governance in the Rafah area — but remains unverified beyond the initial source.
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