Israel Katz Warns Hamas May Attack IDF in Gaza on October 7
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered IDF to increase Gaza readiness.
- Intelligence suggests Hamas plans attacks on Israeli forces October 7.
- The date is the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
- Katz warned of a disproportionate price for Hamas and Gaza if soldiers are harmed.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase readiness and prepare for all potential scenarios in the Gaza Strip ahead of October 7. The directive comes amid intelligence indicating Hamas intends to carry out attacks against Israeli forces in Gaza on the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
Katz emphasized the need to assume the most severe scenario and to act decisively on all intelligence and warnings to thwart any threat, in addition to ongoing intensive operations. He warned that if Israeli soldiers are harmed, Hamas and the population of Gaza will pay "a huge price disproportionate to anything."
The minister's instructions aim to ensure preparedness for any eventuality and to deter potential aggression from Hamas.
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