Israel-Hamas conflict escalates: IDF gains ground, intensifies air strikes, and captures Hamas outpost in Gaza

Hamas morale has suffered in the Israel-Hamas war due to the IDF's successful elimination of senior officials, scarce resources, and dominance in Gaza. Many Hamas terrorists have retreated southward and abandoned their weapons. The IDF has installed mezuzahs in temporarily seized Gaza houses as a symbolic move. The delayed ground offensive in southern Gaza is due to weather, pockets of resistance, and plans to free hostages held in Gaza.