Yahya Sinwar was surprised by the IDF's maneuver, and had intended to conduct the fighting from a center called "Room 6", which has means for a long stay, military personnel and communication lines. Now, he moves from place to place and behaves as requested.

"The distance between us and him is one mistake too many of his," a military source said. "He doesn't even trust the person who brings him the food," the source continued. "Every hour that passes is to his detriment," said the source.