Great story from Jerusalem Post: Yahya Sinwar was surprised by the IDF’s maneuver deep into Palestinian territory, according to a statement released by senior security officials on Wednesday. The Hamas leader intended to conduct fighting from an underground fortified base called “Room 6,” which was equipped for extended stays with military personnel and communications lines, according to IDF intel.
“Sinwar plans and acts accordingly to each situation and doesn’t necessarily trust those around him,” the military source said. “He will make mistakes, and we need to be there or in proximity to recognize it.”
Now, he moves from place to place and plans his actions accordingly. “The distance between us and him will be shortened by one mistake too many of his.”
According to a senior security official, Yahya Sinwar planned to conduct the war as he moved through the underground infrastructure in Gaza City, constantly moving underground according to developments in the situation. Therefore, he built the tunnels while focusing on a prolonged stay in the densely woven tunnels and was surprised when the IDF began to maneuver deep into Palestinian territory.
The source also added that Sinwar was surprised every time. Left with no choice, he decided to move the focus of his activity, command, and control efforts towards the Khan Yunis area, pushing him to move from point to point underground using strategic tunnels.
“Room 6” is the name of the fortified center Sinwar arrived at. “Room 6” is an underground hub dug very deep compared to other Hamas tunnels. The center includes living rooms, security guards, communication lines, and a diverse number of openings meant to trick the IDF and intelligence forces.