Hamas Threatens Another October 7-Style Attack on Israel
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Senior Hamas officials have directly threatened Israel with another attack similar to the October 7th assault, indicating potential actions within Israel, the West Bank, and abroad. The message was relayed to Israel through the UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs, Rami Alakbarov, after he met with Hamas leaders in Gaza. Israel considers the threat highly unusual and has escalated it to political and security leadership amid ongoing military pressure and financial difficulties faced by Hamas.
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- Hamas leaders directly threatened Israel with another October 7-style attack, potentially anywhere.
- The threat was delivered to Israel via UN Coordinator Rami Alakbarov.
- Hamas claims Israeli actions are causing it to lose control in Gaza.
- Israel views the threat as unusual and has alerted its leadership.
- Hamas faces military pressure and financial distress, needing 90 million shekels monthly.
- Israel has not yet approved a technocratic committee and Palestinian police entry into Gaza.
Senior Hamas officials have conveyed a direct threat to Israel, stating the organization is prepared to carry out another attack similar to the October 7, 2023, assault. According to reports, the officials indicated they could act anywhere they have the opportunity, including within Israel, the West Bank, and even abroad. The message was delivered to Israel via UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs Rami Alakbarov, who met with Hamas leaders in Gaza last week. Hamas leaders reportedly told Alakbarov that Israeli military actions, the shifting of the "red line," and the cancellation of Palestinian Authority elections are causing the organization to lose control of the territory and that they will not accept this situation. Alakbarov subsequently met with Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Maj. Gen. Yoram Halevi and relayed the threatening message.
Israel views the threat as unusual due to its content and the direct, blunt manner in which it was delivered. A document detailing the Hamas officials' statements has been urgently forwarded to Israeli political and security leadership. The threat comes amid increased military pressure on Hamas, including the elimination of Nukhba operatives and senior figures in Gaza. Concurrently, Hamas is being pressured by peace mediators to disarm, though Israel anticipates the group will resist and attempt to stall.
Israel has not yet approved the entry of a technocratic committee and Palestinian police force into Gaza. In addition to military and political pressure, Hamas is facing financial distress. Security assessments suggest the organization needs approximately 90 million shekels monthly to pay salaries for about 30,000 operatives, including officials, junior members, and the military wing. Hamas reportedly blames Israel for its financial difficulties.
