{
  "id": 13038723,
  "title": "Hamas sees Gaza war as victory, believes Israel's destruction is still possible, official warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/hamas-sees-gaza-war-as-victory-believes-israels-destruction-is-still",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:42:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-911140"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hamas leadership sees its resilience against the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) over the past three years as a form of victory, despite Israel controlling around 70% of the Gaza Strip, according to recent intelligence shared with senior Israeli political and defense officials. Hamas believes Israel's territorial control is temporary, citing US President Donald Trump's points-based plan, backed by his son-in-law, Kushner, which focuses on economic development and investment in the Gaza Strip. This plan is perceived as a continuation of Sheik Ahmed Yassin's vision from 1999, who believed Israel would disappear completely by 2027. Although the plan may be delayed, Hamas remains convinced of its eventual success, even after three years of fighting an army considered the strongest in the Middle East. Preparations for an IDF ground maneuver towards Gaza City are underway, with Hamas preparing operatives, weapons, defensive tunnels, explosive devices, and short-range projectiles. Meanwhile, the IDF has intensified targeted killings of terrorists involved in October 7 attacks, aiming to pressure Hamas and disrupt its rebuilding efforts. A decision on the mass movement of civilians and a ground operation into Gaza City will likely be made after the Israeli elections.",
  "summary": "Hamas views its survival against the IDF as a victory and is preparing for a possible Gaza City offensive, despite Israel's control of 70% of the Strip, a security official says.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hamas views Gaza war as victory despite Israel's 70% control.",
    "Israel's points-based plan aligns with Sheik Ahmed Yassin's 1999 vision.",
    "IDF prepares ground maneuver toward Gaza City post-elections."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hamas's perception of its resilience as a victory suggests it feels emboldened to pursue its long-term goal of Israel's destruction, undeterred by recent military setbacks and Israeli efforts to disrupt its plans.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Life in Gaza still 'absolutely horrendous' - UN official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/life-in-gaza-still-absolutely-horrendous-un-official",
        "published": "2026-10-09T09:43:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}