Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has revealed a document, reportedly authored by the former commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade, Rafa’a Salameh, addressed to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and his brother Muhammad. In the document, Salameh details the dire condition the group is facing.
"Please consider the following: We are preserving the remaining weapons and equipment, as we’ve lost 90-95% of our rocket capabilities, around 60% of our personal arms, and at least 65-70% of our anti-tank launchers and rockets. Most importantly, we’ve lost over 50% of our fighters, either killed or wounded, leaving us with only 25% who are now mentally or physically broken, and no longer tolerated by the people,"
Salameh wrote, according to translations provided by the Defense Ministry. Gallant explained that the document reveals the severe distress Hamas is facing, particularly its senior commanders. He noted that Salameh, who was killed in an IDF strike in July, had desperately sought help from the Sinwar brothers, but they were unable to provide relief. "Why? Because we continue the effort we began in October, progressing step by step, targeting all senior Hamas officials. He wrote to the Sinwar brothers, and we will reach them as well," Gallant said. Yahya Sinwar is the leader of Hamas in Gaza, having recently taken over after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. Muhammad serves as a high-ranking commander in Hamas's military wing.
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