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December 31, 2008       Share:    

Source: http://haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1051556.html

Israeli Security Chief: Hamas Has Been Hit Like Never Before

[Ha'aretz] Barak Ravid - Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Chief Yuval Diskin told the Cabinet Wednesday that the current Israel Air Force offensive in Gaza has caused unprecedented damage to Hamas' infrastructure and personnel. Hamas "has been hit like it has never been hit before," he said. Diskin said Hamas' ability to govern has been seriously damaged, and that senior Hamas officials are hiding out in Gaza's hospitals, where they have disguised themselves as doctors and nurses." In addition, "many Hamas officials are hiding in mosques." Dozens of mosques have been turned into weapons warehouses and command centers, he added. Diskin also said the weapons factories used by Hamas have been wiped out and dozens of tunnels used to smuggle arms have been destroyed. He said Hamas is currently trying to repair the tunnels, in order to evacuate their leadership to Egypt.

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