This depressing report comes from Israel National News:
Senior officials in the IDF Intelligence Directorate and Southern Command warned IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir last week that Hamas’ military wing is rebuilding its capabilities and preparing for another round of fighting, Kan News reported on Sunday.
According to the report, the officers said Hamas is manufacturing hundreds of explosive devices and anti-tank missiles each month, recruiting operatives between the ages of 18 and 22, and has recently resumed training members of its Nukhba force. They also said the terrorist organization is attempting to smuggle drones and communications equipment from Sinai while restoring underground infrastructure throughout the Gaza Strip.
The officers reportedly told the Chief of Staff that Hamas remains firmly in control on the ground, faces no internal challenge to its rule, and has no intention of relinquishing its control of Gaza.
In any political conflict, the faction that is willing to murder its opponents tends to win.
This is particularly distressing:
According to the report, the IDF’s position, which has been conveyed to US officials, is that fighting should resume. However, Washington opposes that approach and prefers to maintain the current situation established by the agreement while continuing efforts to advance President Donald Trump’s plan and the Board of Peace.
Security officials have reportedly raised serious concerns, but the report said there is currently an American veto on renewed military action.
The Trump “Board of Peace” is dead on arrival and has never been implemented, and it is disgraceful that our government is protecting Hamas.
I have long been critical of Israel’s government for being too lenient toward Hamas. When dealing with fanatical terrorists, the only proper course of action is to kill them all. I would have expected the Trump administration to have sense enough to understand that.
