Netanyahu Warns Hamas Will Test Israel Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas will try to challenge Israel ahead of upcoming elections to influence their results, vowing a powerful response. He also stated that Hamas rule in Gaza will be eradicated, with 4,000 "monsters" eliminated so far. Defense Minister Israel Katz outlined IDF preparations for potential Palestinian Authority aggression in the West Bank, which would trigger a declared war and a comprehensive IDF offensive.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas will attempt to challenge Israel to influence upcoming elections.
- Netanyahu vowed Israel would thwart Hamas's attempts and respond with immense power.
- He stated Hamas rule in Gaza will be eradicated, with 4,000 "monsters" eliminated.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF is preparing for Palestinian Authority aggression in the West Bank.
- Katz indicated such aggression would lead to a declared war and a full IDF offensive.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that Hamas will attempt to challenge Israel with its remaining forces as elections approach, aiming to influence the outcome. "We will thwart such attempts and respond with immense power if they make that mistake," Netanyahu declared at the start of a cabinet meeting. He also addressed the upcoming anniversary of the October 7th events, referring to the Gazans who crossed the border fence that day as "monsters." Netanyahu reported that 4,000 out of 6,000 such individuals have been eliminated in the past three years, asserting that none have immunity and that Hamas rule in Gaza will be eradicated. Defense Minister Israel Katz informed the cabinet that the IDF is preparing for a scenario where the Palestinian Authority and its affiliated Tanzim organizations might turn against settlers and IDF forces in the West Bank and along the seam line. Katz added that in such an event, a war would be declared against the Palestinian Authority, and the IDF would launch a comprehensive offensive based on a plan formulated and approved by both himself and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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