Skepticism Grows Over Israel’s Ability to Dismantle Hamas

In addition, Israel’s devastating tactics in the Gaza war threaten to radicalize a broader segment of the population, inspiring new recruits. The operations of the Hamas military wing, the Qassam Brigades, remain opaque. Divided geographically, its five main brigades were in northern Gaza; Gaza City; central Gaza; and two southern cities, Khan Younis and Rafah. Support for Hamas in Gaza since the war started has risen to 42 percent, from 38 percent, the poll reported. “You have to have that day-after scenario.”The post Skepticism Grows Over Israel’s Ability to Dismantle Hamas appeared first on New York Times.