(Ynet News) Ron Ben Yishai - Nearly a year into the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza, IDF forces have been maneuvering through the densely populated area, enduring months of intense fighting. While the initial days of a renewed offensive in northern Gaza saw dozens of Hamas fighters openly resisting, now, instead of seeking confrontation, Hamas terrorists are mostly fleeing and hiding in tunnels. Hamas, as a military force, has largely been dismantled, aside from one or two battalions still present in central Gaza. This war is being fought under the heavy cloud of hostages taken by Hamas. This war would have ended much sooner if Hamas hadn't kidnapped hostages on Oct. 7. Soldiers must think twice before shooting, knowing a hostage could be in the line of fire.
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