According to a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Major Anna Ukolova, the Palestinian movement Hamas, which has launched over 8,000 rockets at Israel in the past three weeks, still possesses a significant missile potential and an extensive arsenal of weapons. This information was reported by RIA Novosti.
Ukolova emphasized that Hamas’ missile potential still exists, with air raid sirens sounding in Israel every day. She also reported that in addition to rocket attacks on the southern regions of the country, powerful explosions occur daily in central Israel.
The IDF representative underscored that Hamas is a well-prepared military structure with a large arsenal, including various types of firearms and anti-tank missiles. She highlighted that these are well-trained fighters who have been preparing for many years.
However, Ukolova could not provide a specific number for the remaining missile potential of Hamas after more than 8,000 rockets were fired at Israel in three weeks.
On October 7th, Hamas forces launched several thousand rockets at Israeli territory and announced the beginning of the “Al-Aqsa Flooding” operation. Thousands of militants invaded Israeli territory, capturing dozens of military vehicles and over a hundred hostages. Against this backdrop, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was in a state of war.
The Israeli Defense Forces’ retaliatory operation was named “Iron Swords,” with one of its objectives being the destruction of Hamas. The Israeli Air Force struck hundreds of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, while the Israeli National Security Council decided to halt the supply of water, food, goods, electricity, and fuel to the sector. On October 13th, Israel informed the United Nations that 1.1 million Palestinians must evacuate to the south of Gaza within 24 hours in anticipation of a ground operation in Gaza.
Previously, Prime Minister Netanyahu outlined Israel’s goals in the war against Hamas.
