Israel Warns Hamas: Gaza City Faces Evacuation Over Hostage Plot
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Hamas on Tuesday, stating that the entire population of Gaza City, approximately one million people, would be evacuated to the southern Gaza Strip if the organization attempts to abduct an Israeli soldier or civilian. The declaration came in response to intelligence indicating Hamas was preparing for a new abduction. Katz emphasized that the capture of even a single Israeli would trigger this massive response, affecting the entire city's residents, not just specific areas. This warning follows heightened security measures amid fears of a Hamas retaliatory attack after the elimination of several militants. The minister did not elaborate on the logistics of such an evacuation, including designated relocation areas or timelines.
Katz also directed a separate warning to states and forces supporting Hamas, specifically mentioning Iran and Turkey. He urged them "not to mess with us," though he did not specify any concrete actions by these countries that might follow the alleged abduction plot.
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