Israeli Defense Minister Katz Raised Gaza Alert Level Before Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
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- Defense Minister Katz ordered increased military readiness in Gaza.
- Intelligence indicated Hamas planned attacks on Israeli forces.
- Katz warned of severe consequences for Hamas and Gaza residents.
- The directive preceded the October 7th date.
- The order was in addition to ongoing military operations.
Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz instructed the Israeli military to raise the level of vigilance and readiness for any potential scenario in the Gaza Strip prior to October 7. This directive was issued based on intelligence indicating Hamas's intention to carry out attacks against Israeli forces in the sector. Katz emphasized the need to prepare for any emergency and to act decisively upon receiving information or warnings about potential threats, noting that this is in addition to ongoing intensive military operations in Gaza.
Katz's office stated that the minister warned that if Israeli forces were harmed, Hamas and the residents of the Gaza Strip "will pay a heavy price." This threat follows similar statements made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Katz during a visit to the Kissufim crossing on the Gaza border earlier this week.
The article also briefly mentions a separate development regarding dialogue between Iran and a figure named Pezeshkian, who reportedly rejected negotiations, and Trump expressing openness to dialogue with Iran. However, this information is not directly connected to Katz's directive regarding Gaza.
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