Key takeaways:
- The IDF has deployed four divisions to the region in an effort to locate and disrupt Hamas leaders.
- Gershon Baskin has reported that Hamas is not interested in releasing any more hostages.
- Hamas’ rocket attacks on Israel have decreased significantly, and 134 IDF troops have been killed in the Gaza offensive.
Israeli forces have been engaged in an ongoing offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip for the past three weeks. The IDF has deployed four divisions to the region, including paratroopers from the 98th division, in an effort to locate and disrupt Hamas leaders believed to be based in Khan Younis.
Gershon Baskin, an Israeli who has maintained communications with Hamas leaders, has reported that the group is not interested in releasing any more hostages, even for a ceasefire lasting multiple weeks. This is seen as confirmation that the remaining hostages are the only strategic asset Hamas has left.
Since the Israeli offensive began, Hamas’ rocket attacks on Israel have decreased significantly, a sign that the group’s operations have been disrupted, according to experts. The IDF has reported that 134 of its troops have been killed in the Gaza offensive, including nine in a Hamas ambush last week.
However, Israel now finds itself in a difficult position. The more military success it achieves in its war with Hamas, the higher the risk of Israeli casualties. As the offensive continues, Israeli casualties have been increasing due to close quarters combat. The future of the conflict remains uncertain, and it is unclear how long the offensive will continue.
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