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Originally Posted by zunie75
Side question that maybe some posters here can shed light on. If Israel knows that for instance Hamas is operating in tunnels under hospitals etc., how long has this been known and are more covert operations not being pursued? or is bombing the only option? What ever came from that other hospital being bombed, the one where Israel was first blamed but then said it was not them?
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More covert options? These bases are located underground in the the middle of Hamas strongholds that are located well within Gaza city. The bombing is occurring to soften up Hamas before a ground invasion (which may have already begun).
Israel didn't bomb that hospital. Despite this, the incident continues to be used as a propaganda piece against Israel.
The IDF currently has Yahya Sinwar labelled as the "leader" of Hamas and have stated they have him cornered in a bunker:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahya_Sinwar
My guess is Israel will have their "mission accomplished" moment once they kill/capture Sinwar and then be ready to negotiate in exchange for the release of remaining Israeli hostages.