Israeli Intelligence Alarmed by Hamas’ Rapid Military Recovery
Reports reveal Hamas has rebuilt its fighting force to pre-war levels, posing a renewed challenge to Israeli military objectives.
Watan-Israel is facing an intelligence shock after military assessments revealed that Hamas has successfully rebuilt its combat capabilities at a rapid pace, despite the ongoing war for months. Israeli intelligence sources have expressed concern that Palestinian resistance has resumed its armed operations at a level comparable to its strength before the outbreak of hostilities on October 7.
According to Israel’s Channel 13, intelligence officers in the army’s reserve brigades confirmed that Hamas has managed to recruit thousands of new fighters to compensate for its human losses, making its military position similar to what it was before the war began.
Reports indicate that the group’s fighter count is now approaching 30,000, posing a significant challenge to the Israeli army if the ceasefire collapses and fighting resumes.
Hamas’ Tactical Gains Raise Israeli Fears of Renewed War
The reports also suggest that Hamas has taken advantage of the current lull to plant explosives in strategic areas inside Gaza—something Israeli intelligence claims to have detected through field operations. These findings indicate that Palestinian resistance has not lost its combat effectiveness despite the extensive destruction, raising questions about the Israeli military’s failure to achieve its war objectives.
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Israeli concerns are growing amid increasing discussions within political and military circles about the failure of the war to weaken Hamas. Estimates suggest that any resumption of fighting will pit the Israeli army against an adversary that has not only retained its cohesion but has also become an even more complex threat.
These developments come as Israel attempts to negotiate a long-term ceasefire. However, the latest intelligence findings may push the military leadership to reassess its approach—whether by continuing ground operations or exploring political and security alternatives. With negotiations faltering, military confrontation remains a possibility, signaling a potential new escalation that could be even more complex than before.
