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Is Israel's aim of destroying Hamas achievable?

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Ralph Martin
September 23, 2025

Israel claims that the mission of its ground assault on Gaza City is to wipe out the remaining strongholds of Hamas. But the militant group has shown remarkable resilience over nearly two years of war and may even be gaining new recruits. Warning: This report contains distressing images.

Israeli forces are intensifying attacks on Gaza City, targeting Hamas militants in densely populated areas. Many civilians have fled, but thousands remain. The leadership of Hamas has suffered heavy losses, yet the group continues to recruit and now relies on guerrilla tactics and its tunnel network.

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