Chance (12 Oct 2025)
"IDF Soldier Reveals Hamas’ Deception in Gaza Retreat And Shemini Atzeret October 14"


 
Hello John and Doves,
 
Here's an interview on CBN News:
 
An IDF Sergeant Major, Chaim Malespin, deployed 734 days, said a lot of IDF troops are leaving Gaza. 
 
Below are my notes on what SM Malespin said:
 
He talked about Shemini Atzeret - the 8th Day - the day that follows the seven day festival of Feast of Tabernacles - this is the anniversary of the Hamas massacre in Israel.  This is coming up Tuesday.  Trump said Monday the hostages will be released.  Very close to Shemini Atzeret - and it's possible it will happen on Shemini Atzeret.
 
Everyone is anticipating this.  It's been two years of mourning and sadness.  This will be a great celebration when the hostages are returned.  It's sad and it's happy - both the bodies of those murdered and the living hostages will be returned to their homes and their families.
 
A lot of troops are moving from the front.  And there is a lot of skepticism.  Much anticipation.  But they have to be watchful.  There are many people who lie to them.  And they, the Jews, believe Hamas is lying.  
 
SM Malespin said to look at the history.  They, Hamas, are hell bent on killing Jews.  They have interviewed multiple Hamas.  Hamas was asked if Gaza in rubble was worth it.  Even now they are shooting rockets at the retreating IDF soldiers.  One of the Hamas members said "As long as there is blood in my body, I will be killing Jews".  Hamas thinks that the West is dumb enough to believe they've changed this time.  This is a ploy.  Look back at their history.  Before check points were put in Samaria and Judah, Palestinians were putting on suicide vests and blowing up shops, buses, etc. 
 
SM Malespin believes they will not disarm, that they will use every trick in the book to stay in power or come back through tunnels and then do a massive comeback.  They have something up their sleeve - absolutely.
 
He said the IDF studied what American soldiers did in the Viet Nam war - the 'tunnel rats' - to help them find and destroy Hamas tunnels.  This is very dangerous.  There are tunnels in southern Lebanon - dug by Hezbollah.  Israel has truly done the impossible with so many enemies all around.
 
Many think it's too fishy for the PLO to be allowed to come in and 'help to build a new government' - others say they need to be optimistic and think something good will come of this and Hamas will disarm. 
 
In the book of Joshua, Gaza is promised to Israel.  In Nehemiah 8:15 -  "So the people went out and brought back branches and built themselves temporary shelters (Feast of Tabernacles) on their own roofs, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God...The whole company that had returned from exile built temporary shelters and lived in them.  From the days of Joshua son of Nun until that day, the Israelites had not celebrated it like this.  And their joy was very great."
 
If the anniversary day, is the day the hostages are returned this would be amazing.  And it would fit with Nehemiah's verse above.
 
Some Jews wonder if they are going back to square one with this deal.  And they worry about what a Palestinian state would be like.
 
He said to keep the soldiers in prayer for a full and complete victory.  Victory is happening with Israel. 
 
(1120) IDF Soldier Reveals Hamas’ Deception in Gaza Retreat - YouTube
run time 12:41
As SM Malespin said, Shemini Atzeret is the anniversary day of the Hamas massacre in Israel.  That day is Tuesday, October 14 (starting sunset 13 to sunset 14).  He thought that would be an amazing day to come full circle with the return of the hostages.
 
"US President Donald Trump said he believes all the hostages held in Gaza, including the bodies of those deceased, will be "coming back" Monday after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire."
 
So they 'probably' will be released Monday....
All Hostages Will Be Released On Monday: US President Donald Trump After Gaza Peace Deal

It seems Hamas is always 'late' on the peace deals - it they abide by them at all, so Tuesday could be the day.  I am sure that Shemini Atzeret is not lost on Hamas - they know exactly what day that is.  They chose that day for their attack.  And they know that day is Tuesday, 22 Tishrei (October 14).  And they know it will be a great day of celebration for the Jewish people when the hostages are returned.  And that will be a very dark day for them - it will smell of defeat.
 
Will they abide by the deal or not?   Given the history in the region - not likely.
 
And it's Iran 'warning of a possible breach of Israeli commitments'.  Oh, that's rich!

"Tehran supports any initiative that stops the genocide, ensures the complete withdrawal of the occupying forces and enable humanitarian aid.  However, all parties involved should remain vigilant against the Zionist regime's deception and unreliability," the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
 
"Support for the Palestinians and militant groups like Hamas is a central component of Iran's foreign policy doctrine."
Iran welcomes Gaza deal, warns against broken Israeli promises
 
Sounds like Iran might 'have something up their sleeve'.  Hamas has an endless supply of 'replacements', they will never be destroyed.  And they will never stop in killing Jews.
 
Pray mightily for the peace of Jerusalem!
 
Maranatha!
 
Chance