IDF Prepares for Hamas Retaliation After Gaza Strikes
Senior officials in the Southern Command told i24NEWS on Wednesday that Israel should prepare for the possibility of a Hamas revenge operation following a series of targeted killings by the IDF in the Gaza Strip. The recent wave of assassinations, which included two brigade commanders, a battalion commander, and several company commanders, is perceived by Hamas as crossing a red line.
The primary scenario identified by the security establishment is an attempt by Hamas to abduct an IDF soldier, particularly along the "yellow line," a term likely referring to the Gaza border fence. Hamas feels the damage to its command structure has been too severe, leading the IDF to not only conduct offensive operations but also to implement a robust defensive posture to thwart any attack attempts.
The IDF is currently engaged in both offensive actions and heightened defensive measures to counter potential retaliation from Hamas.
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