Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday morning that Israeli intelligence has specific information indicating Hamas intends to carry out attacks against Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on the October 7 anniversary. Katz instructed the IDF to operate with force to thwart any threat and warned that if Israeli forces are harmed, Hamas and Gaza's population 'will pay a heavy price beyond all proportions.'
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday morning that Israeli intelligence has specific information indicating Hamas intends to carry out attacks against Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on the October 7 anniversary. Katz, who ordered the IDF to increase alertness for the anniversary earlier in the day, instructed troops to operate with force and severity to thwart any threat. He also warned that if Israeli forces are harmed, 'Hamas and the population of Gaza will pay a heavy price beyond all proportions.' The October 7 anniversary begins Wednesday.
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