a lot could be extrapolated from this info;

Defying all odds, Hamas is actually growing its military numbers at the same time that Israel is spreading its troops thinner by expanding its war effort beyond Gaza into the occupied West Bank.

Reports indicate that the Palestinian resistance has "rebuilt its capabilities" in northern Gaza and "recruited 3,000 new militants" since the October 7 attack. This suggests that Hamas is now stronger than it was when this latest chapter of the Middle Eastern soap opera started.

Israel's response to this news, which came from a security source who spoke with Channel 13, has been to beat its chest with claims of its own resurgence in numbers and strength.

"There will be no escape from a renewed and massive entry of IDF forces into northern Gaza," senior Israeli security officials are quoted as saying.

(Related: U.S. officials have concluded that Israel stands no chance at fully wiping out Hamas despite its overwhelming advantage in military equipment.)

Israel struggling to defeat Hamas

Channel 12, meanwhile, is warning that despite the immense amount of damage caused by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza since the start of the war, "the latest information" about Hamas and its growing numbers "paints a worrying picture."

"It is estimated that about 3,000 new fighters have been recruited into the movement, equipped with weapons and ammunition," the Hebrew news outlet reported.......more.........