Hamas Threatens Israel With New October 7-Style Attack

Hamas has directly warned Israel that it is prepared to launch another attack similar to the October 7, 2023, incursion, according to reports. The threats reportedly extend to Israeli territory, the West Bank (Judea and Samaria), and abroad. The warning was allegedly conveyed last week to UN Humanitarian Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov during a meeting with senior Hamas officials in Gaza. They reportedly asked Alakbarov to pass the message to Israeli authorities. Israeli officials have described the threats as unprecedented in their directness and brutality. A document detailing the threats was reportedly urgently sent to political and security leaders.

During their meeting with Alakbarov, Hamas officials reportedly expressed frustration over developments weakening their control in Gaza. These include ongoing Israeli military operations, changes to the "yellow line" demarcating IDF positions, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's cancellation of elections scheduled for November 28. The officials allegedly stated they would no longer tolerate the current situation.

The threats emerge as Israeli forces continue operations against Hamas in Gaza, targeting members of the Nukhba unit. International mediators are pressing Hamas to disarm, but Israeli assessments suggest the group aims to prolong discussions without agreeing to disarmament. Israel, meanwhile, refuses to allow a proposed technocratic governance committee or a Palestinian police force into Gaza.

Security assessments also indicate Hamas faces significant financial difficulties, needing approximately 90 million shekels monthly to pay around 30,000 personnel. The organization reportedly blames Israel for this financial crisis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quoted on i24NEWS stating, "France has given in to the invasion of radical Islam."