Hamas, which has come to its knees before the Israeli army, is now adopting a guerrilla warfare policy, abandoning face-to-face fighting.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The Gaza War has been going on for nearly two years. More than 65,000 people have been killed in the conflict. Despite this, the Israeli army and air force, with their resources, have not been able to fully capture the approximately 400 square kilometer Gaza Strip.

Hamas is confronting the Israeli army by changing its strategy

In the battle for control of Gaza City, the largest city, Hamas is now confronting the Israeli army by changing its tactics. Hamas fighters are now divided into small groups and waging guerrilla warfare against the Israeli army.

Israeli military ground operations began last week

Tens of thousands of Palestinians killed include Hamas and other armed groups, yet Hamas remains undefeated in Gaza. The fighting is currently underway in Gaza City, a Hamas-held area. Israeli ground operations to capture it began last week, while airstrikes have been ongoing since October 2023.

It is believed that 600,000 people are present in Gaza City, including up to 50,000 fighters from Hamas and other organizations. Ground combat in the city, perched atop a network of tunnels, would be difficult for the Israeli army, which is why Israel has been avoiding the conflict.

Wassem Afifah, once a senior Hamas official, said Hamas' armed wing is adept at adapting its role to the times and needs. After two years of fighting, it is now employing a policy of guerrilla warfare, with fighters defending themselves by launching surprise attacks on Israeli soldiers. They are fragmented into small groups, making it difficult for an organized army to confront them.

The fighting in Gaza City could drag on for a long time.

The lack of face-to-face fighting could prolong the fighting in Gaza City. Recently, former CIA Director William Burns stated that Hamas is no longer in the position it was in 2023. It is in no position to launch an attack like the one in October 2023. Most of its fighters and commanders have been killed in two years of fighting. Despite this, Hamas may remain in the fight by waging guerrilla warfare.

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