Israel: Hamas' fighting spirit is broken
It is supposed to be a sign of strength: In the middle of the Hamas stronghold of Chan Junis, the heads of the Israeli military and intelligence services are discussing the situation in the Gaza war. They see the terrorist organization as significantly weakened.
More and more Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip are laying down their arms - a clear sign for the Israeli security forces that the fighting spirit of the Islamist organization is breaking. "We are exerting great pressure. I think that they are surrendering and coming out with their hands up shows that their fighting spirit is broken. This accelerates our successes, after all we want to move forward quickly," said Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at a meeting with the head of the domestic intelligence service Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, in the Hamas stronghold of Chan Junis. Israeli Defense Minister Joav Gallant declared that the last Hamas strongholds in the northern Gaza Strip were about to fall.
The Israeli armed forces are engaged in a fierce urban battle with Hamas units in the second largest city in the Gaza Strip. They suspect that the leadership of the Islamist organization and the hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip are in Khan Yunis. According to Israeli sources, more and more Hamas fighters have surrendered in recent days. In addition, according to National Security Advisor Zachi Hanegbi, around 7,000 Hamas terrorists have been killed so far.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden assured Israel of further support in the fight against Hamas terrorists. "As I said after the attack (on October 7), my commitment to the security of the Jewish people (...) is unwavering," said Biden at a reception for the Jewish Hanukkah festival at the White House in Washington. The USA would support Israel until the country got rid of Hamas.
According to the White House, Biden emphasized that the USA was working tirelessly for the safe return of the hostages. "And I will not stop until we have brought every one of them home." He also said he was working to get more "humanitarian aid to innocent Palestinian civilians".
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The Israeli Defense Minister Joav Gallant continues to anticipate the fall of Hamas' last strongholds in the northern Gaza Strip, given the increasing number of Hamas fighters surrendering. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden reaffirms his unwavering commitment to supporting Israel in eliminating Hamas terrorism, noting his efforts to secure the release of hostages and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians.
Source: www.ntv.de
