IDF reports indicate that Israeli forces are not only surrounding Khan Yunis, the second largest city in the Gaza strip, but are actually operating in the heart of the city. Khan Yunis is the birthplace of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. It is also both a military and administrative center for Hamas. I believe the Hamas … More Gaza War 6 Dec
This morning there was a rumor that Hamas was talking to Qatari and Egyptian representatives about a renewed Hostage for cease-fire deal. This looks to me like a fake news ploy. Hamas already made a series of absurd demands, including end of blockade and independence, when they left the negotiating table in Doha. This is … More Gaza War 5 Dec
Israel is fighting now in the southern part of the Gaza strip, but essentially with one hand tied behind her back. The US government is asking the IDF to make greater efforts to avoid civilian casualties. This plays into the hands of the Hamas propagandists who make even greater efforts to put out “humanitarian crisis” … More Gaza War 4 Dec
One of the concerns about the extended pause in the fighting was that it would give Hamas time to regroup and re arm. At least part of that was true. In the first 24 hours after the shooting started again Hamas launched several rockets. Prior to the pause the number of rockets launched at Israeli … More Gaza War 3 Dec
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