Israel has killed at least 20 percent and at most 30 percent of Hamas militants since the war began on October 7. writes about this Wall StreetJournal He is referring to US intelligence estimates.
It is stated that before the conflict started, Hamas’s entire combat wing consisted of 25-30 thousand people. The American publication emphasized that Israel is far from completely destroying all armed Hamas supporters, while the movement has enough ammunition to continue hitting Israel and Israeli troops in Gaza for several months.
Before that in Hamas reportedHe said that they are seeking a new agreement with Israel regarding prisoner and detainee exchange.
The situation in the Middle East escalated further on October 7, when thousands of armed Hamas supporters entered Israel from the Gaza Strip. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war.
The aim of Israel’s intervention operation was to repel the attack, release more than 200 hostages, including foreigners, and destroy Hamas. In order to achieve this goal, Israel launched major rocket attacks on the Gaza Strip from the first day of the operation. At the same time, the Israeli National Security Council decided to stop the supply of water, food, goods, electricity and fuel to the sector.
November 22 Israel and Hamas To agree about a humanitarian pause and the release of some hostages. The ceasefire agreement was officially signed on 24 November entry in force and finished On the morning of December 1st. Hamas ceasefire week launched 110 hostages were captured.
Previously Netanyahu statedIt was stated that the war between Israel and Hamas will last until 2025.