In the depths of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a common theme emerges - the enigmatic and sinister nature of Hamas. The recent Hamas attack in Gaza has shaken the perception of Israeli Gaza expert, Amira Hass. Hass, who had previously sought to humanize the Palestinians in Gaza, now sees Hamas as an unreasonable and brutal force. Witnessing the attack and viewing the bodycam footage of the attackers has left him in deep shock, drawing parallels to the atrocities committed by the Nazis during the Holocaust.
Hass believes that Hamas has failed in its responsibilities towards the people of Gaza, diverting resources from civilians to violence. He points to the influence of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, known for his cruelty, and the indoctrination of children in Gaza towards violence. While recognizing that Hamas can be defeated militarily, Hass acknowledges that it cannot be eliminated as an ideological movement.
The twisted mind behind the horror of the October 7th attack is Yahya Sinwar, also known as 'Hamas Bin Laden.' Despite spending 22 years in an Israeli prison, Sinwar rose to the top of the Hamas terror organization. His deep knowledge of Israelis led him to recognize the power of hostage-taking tactics. Sinwar's aggressive brain tumor diagnosis 15 years ago left him emotionally vulnerable, as he cried 'like a baby' upon hearing the news. Sinwar's hatred of Israel and traitors drove him to kill Palestinians in prison. The war between Israel and Hamas will persist until Sinwar, along with his henchmen Mohammed Deif and Marwan Issa, is eliminated.
Amidst the conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy of weakening the Palestinian Authority is criticized by Hass. He believes that the Israeli government has failed to contain Hamas and warns that the group can be rebuilt in the future.
The twisted mind of Hamas, embodied by Yahya Sinwar, reveals the dark secrets and tactics employed by this terror organization. As the war rages on, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a resolution that will bring an end to the violence and the reign of terror.
Israel's security establishment is increasing its efforts to locate and target Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Palestinian Hamas Islamist movement. The goal is to weaken Sinwar's grip on Hamas and dismantle the organization's governmental and military capabilities. The security establishment believes that recent military actions have shocked Sinwar and exposed his misjudgment of the IDF's strength. Eliminating Sinwar could also impact hostage releases, as a large intelligence operation is focused on his whereabouts. Sinwar is described as a shrewd but cruel man who has executed Palestinians suspected of collaborating with Israel. He has also failed to make progress on the issue of prisoners and missing persons. Sinwar's strategic errors include underestimating Israeli resilience and the IDF's response. Israel is targeting control centers of Hamas in Gaza to fulfill the objectives of the ongoing conflict. [bc4961a3]