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Kikar HaShabbatSecurity

Defense Minister Orders Heightened Alert Over Hamas Attack Plans

By כיכר השבת, קובי אטינגר

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

ReligiousCharged tone

Hebrew · 19 newsrooms covering

Originalשר הביטחון: מידע על כוונת חמאס לתקוף כוחות צה"ל ב-7.10

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Defense Minister ordered IDF alert increase for October 7th.
  • Intelligence suggests Hamas plans attacks on IDF in Gaza.
  • Minister warned of severe consequences for Hamas and Gaza.
  • Hamas and Gaza population to pay disproportionate price if harmed.
Defense Minister Orders Heightened Alert Over Hamas Attack Plans
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Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase vigilance ahead of October 7th, citing intelligence indicating Hamas's intentions to carry out attacks and acts of terror against IDF forces in Gaza. Katz emphasized the need for a serious preparedness and a forceful response to any threat. The minister's office issued a stern warning: "If our forces are harmed, Hamas and the population of Gaza will pay a heavy price beyond all proportion."

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