Israel Says Groups of Hamas Militants Surrendered Amid Gaza Fighting

The Israeli military said Hamas militants have increasingly been surrendering to Israeli forces in a sign that the militant group is losing control of the Gaza Strip, but it is continuing to face fierce fighting in strongholds across the territory.

Israel’s top general, Herzi Halevi, on Saturday said the recent surrenders were “a sign of the disintegration of the system, a sign that we need to push harder.” The military said Hamas militants who surrendered handed over weapons and equipment. Hamas denied that its members were surrendering and said Israel was rounding up civilians.