Hamas Threatens New October 7-Style Attack, Cites Loss of Control
Translated & summarized from Jüdische Allgemeine by baba
Hamas leadership has threatened Israel with a new attack similar to the October 7th assault, conveying this warning through a UN humanitarian coordinator. Israeli authorities consider the threat direct and have escalated security measures. The group also reportedly cited a loss of control in Gaza and faces a severe financial crisis, needing millions of dollars monthly to maintain its operations and personnel.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hamas leadership has threatened Israel with a new attack mirroring the October 7, 2023, assault.
- The threat was conveyed to UN humanitarian coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov to be relayed to Israel.
- Israeli authorities view the statements as an unusually direct threat and have escalated security.
- Hamas officials reportedly admitted to losing control in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli operations.
- The organization is facing a significant financial crisis, requiring millions of dollars monthly.
- Major General Yoram Halevy was briefed on the threat and it was passed to Israeli leadership.
Hamas leadership has reportedly threatened Israel with a new attack mirroring the October 7, 2023, assault, according to Israeli news outlet "Ynet." Senior Hamas officials stated they are prepared to strike again when an opportunity arises, targeting both Israel and locations abroad. This message was conveyed last week to Ramiz Alakbarov, the UN humanitarian coordinator, who was urged by Hamas representatives to relay the warning to Israel. Israeli authorities are treating these statements as an unusually direct threat. On Wednesday, Major General Yoram Halevy, the Israeli coordinator for government activities in the territories (COGAT), was briefed by Alakbarov on the conversation. A document detailing the Hamas leadership's threats has been forwarded to Israel's political and security leadership.
According to Hamas officials, the organization is losing control in the Gaza Strip due to ongoing Israeli military operations and changes along the "Yellow Line," which marks Israeli military positions. Hamas has indicated its unwillingness to accept the current situation. This threat comes amid intensified Israeli military actions targeting elite Nukhba unit members and senior Hamas officials. Concurrently, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the scheduled November 28 elections.
Internationally, pressure is mounting on Hamas to disarm, but Israeli security officials do not expect voluntary compliance, suspecting the group aims to gain time through delaying tactics. The future administration and security of Gaza remain uncertain. Hamas is also facing a significant financial crisis, reportedly needing approximately 90 million shekels (about $25.8 million) monthly to pay its staff and fighters, estimated to be around 30,000 individuals, with an average monthly salary of about 3,000 shekels ($860).
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