Netanyahu Warns Hamas May Attack to Influence Elections
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas may attempt attacks before elections to influence the political system, vowing a "tremendous" response. He spoke on the eve of the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre, commemorating the fallen. Netanyahu stated that 4,000 of the 6,000 terrorists involved in the attack have been eliminated and that Hamas rule in Gaza will be dismantled. He also reported that 90% of residents have returned to their homes in the Gaza envelope communities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas may attack to influence upcoming elections.
- Netanyahu vowed Israel would respond with "tremendous force" to any such attacks.
- He stated 4,000 of the 6,000 terrorists from the October 7th attack have been eliminated.
- Netanyahu reported 90% of residents have returned to their homes in Gaza envelope communities.
- His remarks were made on the eve of the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that Hamas might attempt attacks ahead of elections in an effort to influence Israel's political system. "Precisely because Hamas is so weak, it will try to challenge us with its remaining strength before the elections to try and influence them," Netanyahu stated at the opening of a cabinet meeting. He added that Israel is prepared, will thwart such attempts, and will respond with "tremendous force" if Hamas makes that mistake.
Netanyahu's remarks came on the eve of the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre. He began his speech by commemorating the fallen soldiers and victims of the war, expressing sorrow for those who died in the "war of return" and the "terrible massacre in the Gaza envelope."
He reported that during the three years of the war, 4,000 out of 6,000 terrorists involved in the October 7th attack have been eliminated, asserting that "none of them have immunity" and that Hamas rule in Gaza will be dismantled. Netanyahu claimed that the balance of power in the region has shifted, declaring Israel the strongest nation in the Middle East and its enemies weaker than ever.
The Prime Minister also addressed the reconstruction efforts in the Gaza envelope communities, stating that 90% of residents have returned to their homes. He described a "tremendous momentum of construction and rehabilitation" in the area, with young couples starting new lives there, calling it a "victory of spirit over evil, a victory of Israel over its enemies." He noted a similar process is occurring in the north.
Concluding his remarks, Netanyahu addressed Israel's enemies, stating, "See what we have done to you on seven fronts in the war of return. Do not mess with us."
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