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Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure
Senior Hamas terrorists have issued an unprecedented and direct warning to Israel, stating they are prepared to launch another large-scale attack similar to the October 7 massacre. The threat, which indicated potential strikes within Israel, Judea and Samaria, or internationally, was delivered to UN Humanitarian Coordinator Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov during a meeting in Gaza. Dr. Alakbarov subsequently relayed the message to Major General Yoram Halevy, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, on Wednesday.
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- 01Senior Hamas terrorists directly threatened Israel with another October 7-style attack within Israel, Judea and Samaria, or abroad.
- 02The threat was delivered to UN Humanitarian Coordinator Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov in Gaza, who relayed it to Israel's COGAT, Major General Yoram Halevy, on Wednesday.
- 03Israeli officials described the warning as extraordinary and unprecedented in its directness, prompting an urgent briefing for political and security leadership.
- 04Hamas cited expanding IDF operations, shifting boundary lines, and the cancellation of Palestinian Authority elections as reasons for its threats.
- 05The terrorist organization claims these developments are causing it to lose control in Gaza, which it is unwilling to accept.
- 06The threats come amid intense Israeli military pressure and a severe financial crisis, with Hamas facing a monthly deficit of 90 million shekels.
- 07Israel is currently blocking the entry of a technocratic committee and Palestinian police into Gaza.
Israeli officials characterized the warning as extraordinary in its directness and bluntness, prompting an urgent update document to be circulated among Israel's political and security leadership. Hamas leaders reportedly justified their threats by citing the expansion of IDF operations in Gaza, the shifting of the boundary line, and the Palestinian Authority's decision to cancel elections. According to the terrorists, these factors are eroding their effective control on the ground, a situation they refuse to tolerate.
The verbal escalation comes as Hamas faces intense military pressure from the IDF and a severe financial crisis, with the organization in need of 90 million shekels monthly. Additionally, Israel has not approved the entry of a technocratic committee and Palestinian police into Gaza, further compounding the pressures on the terrorist organization.
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Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure