The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 758 - Scandal rocks IDF even as Hamas reroots in Gaza
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Nov 2, 2025 
Emanuel Fabian, a military correspondent, provides insights into the evolving situation in Gaza. He discusses how Hamas has maintained its guerrilla tactics despite losing military strength, and the complications surrounding the recent hostage remains exchange. The podcast also delves into escalating Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, and a major scandal within the IDF involving leaked footage of detainee abuse. Fabian analyzes the implications of these events on Israel's military and political landscape.
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Hamas Weakened Militarily, Strong Civically
- Hamas has been militarily weakened and no longer poses the October 7-style invasion threat.
- It still controls much of Gaza civilian life and seeks to re-establish governance during the ceasefire.
Border Control Limits Re-arming
- Israel controls border flows and has largely destroyed Hamas's rocket manufacturing and caches.
- Hamas may salvage unexploded munitions and loot aid, but cannot easily smuggle new weapons in now.
Unusual Bodies Transfer Over Weekend
- Hamas transferred three unidentified bodies that Israel did not believe were hostages, then claimed Israel refused samples.
- Israel treated the remains for identification and viewed the episode as part of Hamas stalling tactics.