Defense leaders agreed Hamas was not interested in conflict
The leaders of the IDF and Shin Bet for the past year stated that Hamas wanted to gain legitimacy in Gaza through civilian measures
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/379231
The leaders of the IDF and Shin Bet for the past year stated that Hamas wanted to gain legitimacy in Gaza through civilian measures
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/379231