Defense Minister Katz Warns of Hamas Attack Plans on October 7
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- Defense Minister Katz ordered IDF to increase Gaza readiness for October 7.
- Intelligence suggests Hamas plans attacks against Israeli forces.
- Katz warned of severe consequences for Hamas and Gaza if attacked.
- The directive is in addition to ongoing IDF operations.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase alertness and prepare for all possible scenarios in Gaza ahead of October 7, which falls tomorrow. This directive comes in response to intelligence indicating Hamas's intentions to launch attacks and acts of terror against Israeli forces in Gaza on that day.
Katz emphasized the need for serious preparedness and forceful action against any intelligence or warning received, aiming to thwart any threat. This heightened readiness is to be implemented in addition to the ongoing intense operations.
The Defense Minister stated that if Israeli forces are harmed, Hamas and the population of Gaza will pay a disproportionately heavy price. He and the Prime Minister had previously conveyed this message during their visit to the Kissufim outpost on the Gaza border, accompanied by the head of the Southern Command.
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