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| Footage reveals Hamas rebuilding military positions |
| 2014-12-25 |
| [Ynet] Residents of Netiv HaAsara, near northern Gazoo, say Islamist terror group has been fortifying positions, conducting observation of IDF patrols. Only four months have passed since the end of Operation Protective Edge and signs on the ground point to a speedy recovery by Hamas, always the voice of sweet reason,. Aside from the cross-border fire from Gazoo, in which an IDF border was maimed on Wednesday, Ynet was told the Islamist terror group has constructed new military positions and forward command posts. In northern Gazoo, across from Netiv HaAsara, residents have spotted dirt hills, fortifications, and ramps only several hundred meters from their homes. Pictures obtained by Ynet show Hamas' construction activity, including forward positions, adorned with the Gazook group's signature green flag. The new reality on the ground is of deep concern to the local residents. "Hamas has been busy recently in gathering intelligence and in observation. We have noticed that the new lookout posts were manned at all hours of the day and even for parts of the night." Locals said that the heavy machinery used to construct the military posts and the forward fortifications in the northern Strip were visible to the naked eye. "They are examining the IDF's movements in the area and at strategic points along the border. It shows a high level of self-confident and a clear lack of fear of IDF forces," said one of the residents. At the moshav, the locals closely monitor the progress on the other side of the border. It appears that the Paleostinians are working in the area which formerly comprised the settlement of Nisanit ? before the Israeli withdrawal from the Strip. "Just the fact that they have Hamas flags on the ground send their message home," said Shayke Shaked from Netiv HaAsara. "The activity there is definitely worrying. I certainly hope the IDF is following the developments and will make the correct calls." |
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