Israel's military power has an absolute advantage over Hamas, so why has it not been able to decide the winner after several months of fighting?
Is Israel completely underestimating the strength of Hamas's forces? Judging by recent reports, the answer to this question seems to be well-founded.
Hamas, as an Islamist movement and political party, has demonstrated capabilities that cannot be ignored in the military front.
First, Hamas has significantly improved its military capabilities in recent years, including increasing its rocket stockpile and range, as well as improving its precision strike capabilities.
Hamas, for example, has been able to fire rockets with a longer range, posing a threat to areas further inside Israel.
Second, Hamas has also strengthened its network of underground tunnels, which are not only used to transport ** and fighters, but also provide shelter in the conflict.
The presence and operational efficiency of these tunnels demonstrates Hamas's readiness and ability to fight underground warfare.
In addition, Hamas has demonstrated its ability to fight a protracted war. In past conflicts, Hamas has been able to hold out for longer periods of time under Israeli military pressure, demonstrating its resistance and organizational resilience.
Taken together, Israel may have underestimated Hamas's military capabilities and readiness to some extent.
By increasing its rocket capabilities, developing its tunnel network and demonstrating its ability to fight protracted, Hamas has shown that it is a military adversary to be reckoned with.