Israel considers new tactics to prevent Hamas escape amid ongoing conflict
The IDF is planning to invade Gaza City but is primarily focused on preventing Hamas fighters from fleeing with civilians, which complicates military operations. Strategies include surrounding the city and evacuating civilians gradually to catch Hamas fighters off guard, learning from past incursions that either resulted in minimal conflict or significant damage and casualties. The goal is to prevent Hamas from escaping and to avoid further hostage and civilian casualties, especially if Israel aims to weaken Hamas further without risking a repeat of past mistakes.