Israel Boosts Gaza Alertness Ahead of Hamas Anniversary
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
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- IDF readiness increased in Gaza ahead of Hamas anniversary.
- Intelligence suggests Hamas plans attacks on IDF forces.
- Defense Minister warns of severe retaliation for any harm.
- Anniversary marks one year since Hamas's Simchat Torah massacre.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase readiness and prepare for all possible scenarios in the Gaza Strip ahead of Wednesday, the Gregorian anniversary of the Hamas massacre on Simchat Torah 5784. The directive comes amid intelligence indicating Hamas intends to carry out attacks and terror acts against IDF forces in the Strip on this date. Katz emphasized the need for serious preparation and forceful action against any threat, in addition to the ongoing intensive military operations in Gaza. His office stated that if IDF forces are harmed, Hamas and the population of Gaza will pay a "heavy price, beyond all proportion." The Prime Minister and Defense Minister conveyed this message earlier in the week during a visit to the Kisufim outpost on the Gaza border, accompanied by the head of the Southern Command.
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