Defense Minister Warns Gaza City Evacuation if Israeli Hostage Taken
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Tuesday, directing his message towards Hamas and Iran. Based on intelligence regarding intentions for a hostage-taking attack in Gaza, Katz stated, "In light of various intentions and intelligence, I am warning the terrorist organization Hamas and its supporters, from Iran to Erdogan: If a single Israeli soldier or citizen is abducted, the entire city of Gaza will be evacuated southward with its million residents, and will be treated in the same way Rafah and Beit Hanoun were treated, until their return."
The minister's statement emphasizes a severe response to any potential abduction, linking the fate of Gaza's civilian population to the safe return of any Israeli taken captive. The threat implies a large-scale military operation and displacement of residents, mirroring actions previously taken in the cities of Rafah and Beit Hanoun.
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