During a recent tour for journalists in southern Israel, Brigadier General (res.) Oren Solomon, the former head of the Security Doctrine and Use of Force in the National Security Council, shared his assessment that Hamas is still in full control of much of Gaza.
Solomon told the journalists “Hamas is an organization that operates under full command and control,”
He also said that the organization has been able to recruit thousands of new operatives in the past few months, especially during the recent ceasefire.
Solomon also stated that Hamas does not consider itself to be defeated — because it is not saying the group is still planning further attacks against Israel, hoping to wear out Israel and delay until the army and the public become tired of fighting.
Solomon affirmed the need for the IDF to expand its operations in Gaza and ultimately defeat the Hamas terror organization.
saying the group is still planning further attacks against Israel, hoping to wear out Israel and delay until the army and the public become tired of fighting.
