"Every such day is a gift to Hamas": While Israel holds fire, the terrorist organization continues to rehabilitate
Israel has held its fire in the Gaza Strip following American pressure and as part of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan. Hamas is exploiting the cessation of strikes to rehabilitate tunnels, manufacture weaponry, and smuggle drones. The Southern Command reports daily on violations, while the IDF's rules of engagement have been tightened.
Israel has held its fire in Gaza following American pressure and President Donald Trump's 20-point plan. Despite the cessation of strikes, Hamas continues to rehabilitate and manufacture weaponry. Security officials warn: this turning a blind eye will cost us dearly.
Rules of engagement have been tightened, and soldiers now fire only to distance terrorists. The Southern Command transmits a daily report on the terrorist organization's violations. Israel stopped strikes in the Strip on Sunday evening, while Hamas was required 40 hours later to completely stop the organization's military activity. However, it seems that the reality on the ground does not align with the terrorist organization's commitments.
Hamas's commitments included: zero buildup, stopping training, and ending presence on the streets. The reality on the ground involves the smuggling of drones, attempts to cross the yellow line, the presence and movement of Hamas terrorists, the production of weaponry, and the rehabilitation of tunnels. The bottom line is that everything occurring before Israel held its fire continues to happen.
"Every such day is a gift to Hamas; this is exactly what they were looking for, to buy time for rehabilitation and buildup. This turning a blind eye will cost us dearly," warned security officials in a conversation with "Channel 12 News".
Parallel to Hamas's violations, forces on the ground stated that the rules of engagement have been significantly tightened. Now, when terrorists reach the yellow line, they no longer fire to hit; they fire solely to distance them. On Monday, a political source clarified that Israel will not withdraw from the current line in the Gaza Strip—a statement being implemented for now. However, he also declared that Israel would continue to thwart any threat to our citizens and soldiers—a statement that is proving to be false. In the shadow of American demands, recent events beyond the fence are being contained. Residents have returned to their homes along the border fence and may wake up tomorrow to see terrorists on the other side.
