Hamas Warns Israel of Another October 7-Style Attack, Domestically and Abroad
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Hamas leaders have issued a direct warning to Israel, threatening another large-scale attack akin to October 7, potentially occurring within Israel, the West Bank, or abroad. The message was relayed to Israeli officials via the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, who met with the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. Hamas cited IDF operations, a shifting "red line," and canceled Palestinian elections as reasons for their threats, while facing military and financial pressures.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hamas warned Israel of readiness for another October 7-style attack domestically and abroad.
- The threat was conveyed by Hamas leaders to the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Gaza.
- The UN coordinator relayed the message to Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities.
- Hamas cited IDF operations and canceled elections as justifications for their threats.
- The organization faces significant military pressure and a severe monthly budget deficit.
- Israel is currently blocking the entry of Palestinian police and a technocratic committee into Gaza.
Senior Hamas officials have conveyed a stark warning to Israel, stating the organization is prepared to launch another large-scale attack similar to the events of October 7. This threat, communicated during a meeting between Hamas leaders in Gaza and UN Humanitarian Coordinator Dr. Rami Alakbarov, indicated that such actions could occur wherever access is possible, including within Israel, the West Bank, or internationally. Alakbarov subsequently met with Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Major General Yoram Halevy to relay the message.
The unprecedented directness of the warning prompted an urgent update document circulated among Israeli political and security leadership. Hamas leaders reportedly explained their threats to the UN representative by citing the expansion of IDF operations in Gaza, the shifting of "the red line," and Palestinian Authority Chairman decision to cancel the Palestinian elections scheduled for November 28. According to Hamas officials, these moves are eroding their effective control, a situation they are unwilling to accept.
The verbal escalation appears to be driven by significant military and economic pressure on Hamas. The IDF has recently intensified targeted strikes against senior officials and operatives in the Gaza Strip. Concurrently, the organization faces a severe budget crisis, requiring approximately 90 million shekels monthly solely for salaries for its roughly 30,000 military wing operatives and officials, averaging about 3,000 shekels per operative.
This impasse is further complicated by political demands. Peace and mediating countries are calling for Hamas to disarm, a step the organization is attempting to delay. Meanwhile, Israel is currently refusing to permit the entry of the Palestinian police force and a technocratic committee into the Gaza Strip.
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