To those who argue that Hamas cannot be destroyed through military force, @SpencerGuard has a message: “This assertion not only misrepresents history but also ignores the shifting political and military realities of the battlefield. Dismissing Israel's ability to dismantle Hamas militarily fails to account for the constraints the IDF faced in the past 16 months and the unprecedented opportunities it may have in the future… In October 2023, Hamas possessed five brigades, 24 battalions, tens of thousands of rockets, fortified defensive positions, and a well-trained leadership with decades of experience. Today, Hamas has been degraded into a guerrilla force with weakened leadership, reduced firepower, and limited capability to conduct large-scale operations. While still dangerous, Hamas lacks the centralized command structure, heavy weaponry, and defensive strongholds it once had. To be sure, to decisively defeat Hamas, Israel will have to shift from its previous approach of raiding operations to a more methodical strategy. The IDF must fully seize and clear territory, rather than conducting short-term incursions.” Link to article below
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