Hamas Threatens Another October 7th-Style Attack, Warns Israel
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Senior Hamas officials have issued an unusual threat to Israel, warning of another attack akin to the October 7th massacre, potentially targeting Israel, the West Bank, and abroad. The message was relayed to Israel through a senior UN representative after Hamas leaders met with UN Humanitarian Coordinator Rami Alakbarov in Gaza. Israel views the threat as extraordinary and has alerted its political and security leadership, especially amid ongoing military pressure and financial difficulties faced by Hamas.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hamas has issued an unusual threat to Israel, warning of another attack similar to the October 7th massacre.
- The threat was conveyed to Israel through a senior UN representative after Hamas leaders met with Rami Alakbarov.
- Hamas stated it is prepared to operate within Israel, the West Bank, and abroad.
- The warning comes amid increased Israeli military pressure and financial struggles for Hamas.
- Israel considers the threat highly unusual and has alerted its top political and security officials.
Senior Hamas officials have conveyed an unusual threat to Israel, warning that the organization is prepared to carry out another attack similar to the October 7, 2023 massacre. The message, which indicated a potential for operations within Israel, the West Bank, and abroad, was delivered to Israel via a senior UN representative. Hamas officials reportedly met with UN Humanitarian Coordinator Dr. Rami Alakbarov in Gaza last week, informing him of their readiness for a new offensive and their intent to strike Israel wherever possible.
Hamas leaders explained to Alakbarov that Israeli military operations in Gaza, changes to the "red line"'s location, and the cancellation of Palestinian Authority elections are causing them to lose control of the territory. They stated they would not accept the current situation continuing. Alakbarov subsequently met with the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, Major General Yoram Halevy, and relayed Hamas's message.
Israeli officials consider the threat highly unusual due to its content and directness. A document detailing Hamas's statements has been urgently forwarded to the political and security leadership. This threat emerges amid increasing military pressure on Hamas in Gaza, with the IDF intensifying operations against the group's operatives and leaders. Hamas is also reportedly facing severe financial distress, requiring approximately 90 million shekels monthly for salaries, with an estimated 30,000 members receiving an average of 3,000 shekels each.
Israel believes Hamas has no intention of disarming and is currently preventing the entry of a technocratic committee and Palestinian police force into the Strip. The threat, conveyed through the UN, signals Hamas's stated willingness to operate against Israel outside of Gaza. However, the report does not specify a date or operational plan, only the menacing message from Hamas leaders to an international body, which has now alerted Israel's security and political echelons.
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