The ongoing conflict in Gaza has entered its tenth month, with the American Institute for the Study of War revealing that the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, is successfully rebuilding its military capabilities. Despite claims from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the situation is improving, the reality on the ground tells a different story. According to the institute, the Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing, are maintaining significant operational strength, particularly in areas like Rafah and Khan Yunis, where they continue to engage Israeli forces actively.
The institute's analysis indicates that while Netanyahu asserts that Israel is on the path to victory, the persistence of armed conflict suggests otherwise. Retired US Army Colonel Peter Mansour emphasized that the ongoing military engagements in Gaza contradict Netanyahu's claims. Reports suggest that Hamas has managed to rebuild at least seven of its previously damaged battalions and has successfully recruited new fighters, indicating a resurgence in their operational capacity. Furthermore, Hamas has adapted its combat strategies, incorporating guerrilla warfare tactics that allow them to conduct ambushes and inflict losses on Israeli forces.
