Israel probing Hamas resistance before ground invasion: Expert

Israel’s overnight incursion into Gaza has raised questions about its strategic objectives. According to Elias Hanna, a retired Lebanese army general, this move may serve multiple purposes. Israel could be testing the resistance capabilities of Palestinian factions, specifically Hamas, and attempting to divert their attention. Hanna also suggests that this action could be a tactical deception, with the aim of engaging Hamas in the northern part of Gaza while ultimately targeting its weaker central areas, which are closer to the sea. “Israel has the Tze’elim army base where they train their forces on urban warfare. But training is one thing and the real fight is another. Hamas would have been able to plan for the worst-case scenario,” he said. “Urban warfare might be necessary but it is very costly. Is Israel prepared to pay the cost?” Hanna added. Subscribe to our channel Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: Download AJE Mobile App: #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #GazaWar #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #GazaUnderAttack #Hamas #QassamBrigades #GazaGroundRaid #IsraeliArmy