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IDF Warns Hamas Is Readying Return to War; U.S. Opposes New Israeli Offensive
(Times of Israel) Emanuel Fabian - The IDF Military Intelligence Directorate and Southern Command submitted a warning last week to Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir that Hamas is preparing for renewed war with Israel, Israel's Channel 11 reported Sunday. Hamas has been producing hundreds of explosive devices and anti-tank missiles every month, has been recruiting fresh fighters, and recently restarted training for its Nukhba attack force. Hamas is also rebuilding underground infrastructure across Gaza and is trying to smuggle drones and communication devices from Sinai. In light of this information, the IDF believes it must restart its offensive against Hamas, but the U.S. is opposed to this. Washington prefers to preserve the current status quo in Gaza while continuing to advance President Trump's Board of Peace initiative. Despite the ceasefire, the IDF has been carrying out strikes in Gaza on a near-daily basis in response to violations of the truce, including thwarting plans by terrorists to attack troops.