Israeli analyst warns of increased Hamas smuggling
Civilian intelligence expert Refael Hayun states that Hamas continues to grow stronger through successful smuggling of weapons and drones into Gaza.
Topic cluster
ongoing conflict
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AFBytes briefing
Heightened capabilities in Gaza can influence U.S. military assistance levels and regional deterrence costs borne by American taxpayers.
Key entities
- Gaza
- Gaza Region
- Gaza Strip
- Strip
What to watch next
- Watch the next IDF quarterly border report for changes in successful infiltration numbers.
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