Israel significantly diminished Hamas's rocket capabilities and launch sites during the 2023 conflict.

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One of the key military achievements of Israel in the conflict was the targeted destruction or neutralisation of Hamas's rocket arsenals and their launch facilities. This action directly impacted Hamas's ability to launch rocket attacks, which was a primary method of aggression against Israeli territories.


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Israel significantly diminished Hamas's rocket capabilities and launch sites during the 2023 conflict.

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One of the key military achievements of Israel in the conflict was the targeted destruction or neutralisation of Hamas's rocket arsenals and their launch facilities. This action directly impacted Hamas's ability to launch rocket attacks, which was a primary method of aggression against Israeli territories.

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Relevant questions

How can it be determined whether Israel specifically targeted Hamas's rocket launch sites during the 2023 conflict, as opposed to hitting civilian targets?

Supporting arguments

The IDF said that since the beginning of the ground offensive in the Gaza Strip a week ago, it has struck more than 2,500 targets by land, air and navy forces, and that ground forces also directed aircraft to strike Hamas infrastructure, weapons storage sites, observation posts and command centers.
At least 5,000 Hamas militants have been killed, according to three Israeli security officials, leaving the majority of the group’s estimated 30,000-strong military wing intact.
Meanwhile the IDF shared footage of its troops locating rocket-launching positions in civilian areas, amid efforts to uncover and destroy Hamas infrastructure. The terror group uses such sites to fire rockets at Israeli population center
The IDF announces its jet fighters struck 130 targets in the Gaza Strip, and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant orders a "complete siege" of Gaza, cutting electricity to the region and blocking fuel and food from entering the territory from Israel.
Dec. 1: IDF hits Hamas sites in Gaza, Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after rocket fire