Several months ago, the IDF became aware of Hamas’s intention to launch a war in the summer, a senior military source said on Thursday.
In April, Chief of Staff Lt.- Gen. Benny Gantz alerted the military that a clash with Hamas might likely start in July.
Hamas’s scheme involved simultaneous terrorist attacks against Israeli communities, IDF bases and army border patrols.
In recent months, the IDF has added large forces to the Gaza Division in preparation.
Most of the scenarios the army discussed in April have come true in the current war.
The IDF’s attacks on Hamas, which have destroyed 4,000 targets, have set the terror group’s capabilities back by four to five years, the source said.
“It can rebuild, and we will monitor that. Our deterrence was achieved by making clear that Israel does not fear a ground offensive, and by harming their capabilities.
Not enough Hamas commanders have been hit, but many of their other assets, like rocket launchers, have been,” stated the source.
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