TEL AVIV — Israeli military analyst Tal
Lev-Ram commented on Friday about the ongoing limited ground operations
conducted by the
Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza. He pointed out that what
occurred on Thursday with Brigade 13 under the command of
Golani Brigade vividly
illustrates the reality of the battlefield. He analyzed that Hamas has
identified the army's vulnerability in its deployment within assembly areas. He
continued by sharing that this was evident when they targeted Brigade soldiers
who were awaiting combat instructions using suicide drones, rockets, and
anti-tank missiles.
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He continued, "Dozens of
Hamas militants
emerged from tunnel openings and engaged in direct combat with army forces in
an area that was previously under our control. This indicates that Hamas is
operating systematically according to a plan that has been prepared over the
years, Al-Ghad reported.
The tunnel network remains intact and active,
despite previous estimates by security agencies, which suggested that Hamas
would engage in above-ground combat, rather than relying on tunnels following
the targeting of the tunnel network during
Operation Guardian of the Walls."
Showing no signs of surrender
He added, "It is now abundantly clear
that the army is confronting militants who fight bravely and with organization,
showing no signs of surrender, despite the month-long aerial bombardment of
Gaza. This means that the army is entering a challenging phase with the
potential for numerous casualties should ground operations persist."
He concluded by saying "The current plan
being adopted by the army is more modest than previous expectations and
statements. This is based on an understanding that the upcoming phase will be
difficult and demanding, requiring social resilience, a cohesive home front,
and the realization that the war will not conclude with a 100 percent complete
victory. It is impossible to defeat Hamas without a ground operation or by
merely discussing superficial achievements."
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