JERUSALEM: Israel’s aggression has shifted back to parts of northern Gaza where the military said months ago the Hamas had been neutralised. And in recent days, Palestinian fighters and Israeli troops have also clashed in northern Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp, Gaza City’s Zeitun neighbourhood and other areas. Experts said the destruction of Gaza in relentless Israeli bombardment and fighting, and the lack of an alternative Palestinian government have driven Hamas recruitment. Hamas fighters also benefit from extensive territorial knowledge, said Michael Wahid Hanna, an analyst at the International Crisis Group. It’s unclear how many Hamas fighters have been killed in the war.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 20, 2024 03:08 UTC