‘Senior Israeli Commander Acknowledges Hamas’ Military Might’
In a stunning admission, a top Israeli commander has conceded that Hamas has transformed from a small group to a full-fledged army, capable of standing up to the Israeli military. General Yaron Finkelman, commander of the southern region, made the remark during a meeting to assess Hamas’ military strength in Gaza.
This rare acknowledgment comes as criticism mounts against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of the Gaza war and failure to contain Palestinian resistance. The regime’s spokesman, Daniel Hagari, has also conceded that destroying Hamas is impossible without a new government in Gaza.
The Israeli army has suffered significant casualties, with over 3,720 soldiers killed in battles since the start of the Al-Aqsa storm operation. The regime’s media has been accused of censoring the true extent of these casualties, with hospital statistics differing greatly from the army’s official figures.
The admission has sparked debate and divisions among Israeli leaders, with pressures mounting to exchange prisoners and address the growing mental health crisis among soldiers.