Battle Lines Inside Gaza City: How Hamas Survived and What Next
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Oct 6, 2025 Join Henry Bodkin, The Telegraph's Jerusalem correspondent, who shares vivid insights from his embed in Gaza City, revealing the resilience of Hamas and the challenges for Israeli forces. Dalia Horn speaks passionately about her brother-in-law, a hostage in Gaza, and the emotional toll on families desperately campaigning for their return. Adam Ben-Shabat discusses the strain on friendships between Israelis and Palestinians, expressing both moral dilemmas and hopes for peace amidst the chaos.
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Hostage Family Protest In Jerusalem
- Dalia Horn describes living in a protest sukkah near Netanyahu's home demanding hostages' return.
- She recounts how previous Trump-led negotiations freed her first brother-in-law and fuels hope for Etan's release.
Urban Destruction Leaves Gaza Unrecoverable
- Gaza's neighbourhoods show selective destruction: many buildings intact but the area is functionally 'post-life' and unrecoverable.
- Henry Bodkin reports Israel's tactics leave long-term urban damage that hinders any simple rebuilding plan.
Hamas Has Shifted Into A Guerrilla System
- Hamas no longer operates as a conventional army but as a resilient guerrilla system of small cells.
- Israeli commanders note younger, braver fighters who probe weaknesses and sustain the insurgency despite losses.