Hamas Rebounds With 40,000 Fighters, New Explosives Strategy As IDF Faces Renewed Threat

Israeli defense officials report that Hamas has rebuilt its ranks, now fielding 40,000 combatants. With IDF forces controlling parts of the Gaza tunnel network, Hamas has shifted tactics—focusing on IEDs and low-quality weapons manufacturing. Intelligence estimates suggest significant Gazan support for Hamas, while internal clan pressure to oust the group remains weak. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has caused Hamas to avoid launching from dense areas. Meanwhile, IDF operations continue with limited tunnel destruction and strategic buffer zone expansion. Troops believe many Hamas fighters are now hiding within the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone.#Hamas #Israel #Gaza #IDF #MiddleEast #ConflictUpdate #Security #AlMawasi #TunnelWarfare