As the IDF keeps pushing further and further into Khan Yunis, more and more Hamas fighters are surrendering and being stripped down in front of the camera. While this is protocol to check for weapons and bombs, it destroys the mighty Jihadist image, Hamas wielded for a long time.
While the government there is at least two months left to the main part of the fighting, Hamas fighters are beginning to realize their time is up.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video address on Sunday aimed at Hamas terrorists amid footage from the Gaza Strip in which terrorists are seen surrendering to the IDF.
“In recent days, dozens of Hamas terrorists have been surrendering to our forces. They are dropping their weapons and giving themselves over to our brave warriors. It will take more time; the war is in full swing, but this is the beginning of the end of Hamas.”
Netanyahu turned to the Hamas terrorists and said: “I say to the Hamas terrorists: it’s over. Don’t die for Sinwar. Surrender – now.”
The IDF is said to be closing in on Sinwar and his deputy Mohammed Deif. Israel has said they will not take them alive.