Hamas Recruits 10,000 to 15,000 Fighters, Many Young and Untrained, Amid War with Israel
Jan 24, 2025, 08:48 PM
Hamas has recruited between 10,000 and 15,000 fighters since the start of its war with Israel, according to two congressional sources briefed on U.S. intelligence. These sources also reported that a similar number of Hamas fighters have been killed during the same period. The new recruits are described as largely young and untrained, primarily being utilized for basic security tasks.
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