On Saturday, Hamas staged an elaborate media event in “Palestine Square” in central Gaza to hand over four Israeli hostages, Karina, Daniella, Naama and Liri, projecting an image of strength and control. But behind the spectacle, they unknowingly gifted Israeli intelligence agencies a goldmine of actionable intelligence. 

And one golden evidence that could clear Israel in the International Court of Justice.

What Hamas intended as a propaganda win has become an intelligence windfall for Israel. From identification of personnel to tracing equipment and corroborating claims in international legal battles, the event revealed far more than Hamas likely intended. Their media spectacle, meant to intimidate Israel,and portray an image of victory and control, may instead come back to haunt them as Israeli intelligence pieces together the puzzle they so freely provided.

Hamas choreographed every aspect of the event, but their attempts to showcase power became a glaring display of vulnerabilities. Hundreds of Gazans with smartphones and internet and GPS connection, filmed the event from multiple angles, inadvertently capturing faces, vehicles, and locations. The Hebrew signs displayed on stage saying “Zionism Won’t Win” trace back to local businesses, offering potential leads on suppliers and organizers.

Even the table used in the event and was stationed in the middle of the stage, has appeared in earlier footage linked to Hamas headquarters, providing additional confirmation of operational locations.

The masked men posing to the cameras as Hamas fighters raised eyebrows. Their movements and handling of weapons lacked the discipline typical of trained operatives. Freshly issued uniforms suggested they were hastily assembled for show rather than representing active Qassam Brigade members. Their presence raises a question: Where are the real fighters for 1.5 years? 

If they were active in combat, Israeli forces would likely have neutralized them during the recent Gaza operations. Considering the presence of IDF forces in the area, real Qassam Brigades fighters would be a major target, even Hamas is not that foolish to put their best fighters in the front like that.

CUTTING-EDGE FACE RECOGNITION 

Israel’s Shin Bet is well-equipped to exploit such footage. Advanced AI facial recognition technology, developed by Israeli company Corsight, can identify individuals even under masks. By cross-referencing facial features - such as eyes and partial profiles with existing databases, Israeli intelligence could already be mapping key figures in Hamas’ ranks, including new recruits who are assisting them.

THE FORENSIC TRAIL

The uniforms worn by the hostages will undoubtedly undergo DNA analysis to trace their captors and the area they were kept in. 

Similarly, the Tavor (TAR-21) rifles seen held by Hamas in the footage are of particular interest. These weapons, originally used exclusively by IDF soldiers, may have been taken during abductions of soldiers who fought on October 7th. 

Tracking the rifles’ origins could lead directly to those involved in the attacks or kidnappings. Possibly also lead to the whereabouts of IDF soldiers who are still in captivity.

HAMAS’S GRAVE MISTAKE WHICH PROVIDES ISRAEL A GOLDEN EVIDENCE IN THE ICC/ICJ

But here’s the crown jewel of what Hamas has provided Israel, without even knowing: The Tavor rifles provide a counterargument to international claims implicating Israeli soldiers in civilian deaths. 

These claims in the ICC/ICJ are based solely on forensic reports on the munition found in the deceased as evidence, claiming these civilians were killed by Israeli Tavor rifles. This evidence showing Hamas operatives wielding these weapons may serve as critical proof in debunking allegations against Israel in international courts.

Especially with the amount of videos available of Hamas shooting its own people in the streets of Gaza, and the lack of ANY videos of IDF soldiers doing so.

Source: Voice from the East - X