In a recent analysis, the Hebrew-language Jerusalem Post admitted a truth the Israeli establishment is reluctant to face: Hamas is unlikely to collapse—even after the deaths of its top leaders, including Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar.
The article, published Saturday evening, confirmed the assassination of Mohammed Sinwar, senior Hamas commander in Gaza, who was reportedly killed on 13 May 2025. Despite widespread speculation over the past ten days, Hamas has shown no signs of weakening or changing its operational behavior.
In fact, the movement still maintains control over central refugee camp zones—including Nuseirat, Maghazi, Bureij, and Deir al-Balah—with active fighters in Gaza City and a limited yet persistent hold on other areas across the Strip.
“Kill One Leader, Another Rises”
“A significant number of field commanders have been eliminated,” the article states, “but Hamas is likely in better condition than Israeli intelligence suggests.”
Historical Precedent: Hamas Only Grows Stronger
“Yahya Sinwar,” the paper writes, “helped build Hamas into the collective force that shook Israel on 7 October 2023. Yet his presumed death has not shaken the movement’s resolve.”
Tactical “Wins”, Strategic Confusion
According to Jerusalem Post, Yahya Sinwar was killed alone in Tel Al-Sultan, near Rafah, in October 2024, and several of his close aides have since scattered.
Despite these so-called tactical victories, Hamas refuses to surrender—a fact that puzzles Israeli analysts.
“Israel excels at assassinations,” the article says, “but its broader strategy has not produced any meaningful tactical success.”
Worse, the Zionist regime lacks a coherent post-war strategy:
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- No clear exit plan from Gaza
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- No viable replacement for Hamas
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- No civilian governance alternative on the ground
Hamas Still Holding Ground—and Hostages
Even amid supply shortages, a fatigued arsenal, and battlefield exhaustion, Hamas maintains an active base in the central refugee camps, recruiting youth and operating under siege.
The article notes that Hamas still holds 58 hostages, and maintains contact with leadership abroad, including those in Doha, during ongoing negotiations.
Final Words: Israel Has No Vision Beyond Assassination
In a striking conclusion, the analysis states:
“Hamas has what it wants—an end to the war. Yet it shows no signs of collapse. Even if it did, Israel is failing to capitalise on its leadership kills in any meaningful way.”
Referencing the military theories of Clausewitz, the paper suggests Israel has resorted to blind tactical violence, without vision, strategy, or long-term planning.
“Israel moves forward with tactical wins—but no post-war roadmap, no strategy to replace Hamas, and no way to control Gaza. Hamas, on the other hand, just has to wait. When the dust settles, a new Sinwar will rise.”
