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In reply to the discussion: 'We will repeat October 7 again and again' - Hamas official [View all]Jedi Guy
(3,425 posts)The ground incursion is going to be as bloody or worse for the civilians, I think. House-to-house urban warfare is brutal for all involved, but especially so for the civilians since Hamas doesn't wear uniforms and will continue to use civilians as human shields.
It wouldn't surprise me if Hamas fighters masqueraded as civilians before attacking IDF troops. There's no low to which they will not stoop, and doing so will increase the paranoia of IDF troops and encourage their commanders to loosen the rules of engagement.
If you take away nothing else from my reply, please remember this: Hamas does not care about civilian casualties and in fact welcomes them. They will do everything they possibly can to increase the body count.
Please keep that in mind when the ground incursion begins in earnest. It will be a meat grinder.