An Israeli newspaper citing people familiar reported Israeli military officials provided US counterparts intelligence saying Hamas does not intend to disarm and is rebuilding forces in Gaza to prepare for renewed full‑scale conflict. The IDF assesses Hamas has repaired its tunnel network and bolstered weapons stockpiles in areas it still controls; it estimates Hamas fields about 30,000–40,000 members, roughly its size before Oct. 7, 2023, and security agencies judge Hamas has reasserted effectiv

An Israeli newspaper citing people familiar reported Israeli military officials provided US counterparts intelligence saying Hamas does not intend to disarm and is rebuilding forces in Gaza to prepare for renewed full‑scale conflict. The IDF assesses Hamas has repaired its tunnel network and bolstered weapons stockpiles in areas it still controls; it estimates Hamas fields about 30,000–40,000 members, roughly its size before Oct. 7, 2023, and security agencies judge Hamas has reasserted effective control in Gaza.