Senior figures in Israeli Government have said it is closing in on its war aims of defeating Hamas militarily and the return of hostages seized on Oct. 7. But Hamas’ survival as a guerrilla force and its sway in Gaza may overshadow any deal.
After nine months of pummeling by one of the most powerful militaries in the Middle East, Hamas is much weakened from the force that carried out the cross-border attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
Early in the war, Hamas propaganda videos showed well-drilled fighters in body armor and battle fatigues, their torsos wrapped with ammunition belts. Now, small groups of insurgents in T-shirts and trainers stage hit-and-run attacks
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