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Israel Puts Military on High Alert Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 20:35
Israel Puts Military on High Alert Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
- •Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to heighten readiness following intelligence that Hamas may attempt attacks against Israeli forces in Gaza.
- •Katz warned that Hamas and the population of Gaza would face a heavy price if any Israeli troops were harmed.
- •Shin Bet Director David Zini warned the Security Cabinet that Hamas was planning potential soldier kidnappings.
- •Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is fully prepared to thwart attacks and respond with overwhelming force.
- •The heightened alert follows recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza targeting senior Hamas figures involved in rebuilding military capabilities.
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Israel placed its military on high alert following intelligence indicating that Hamas may attempt attacks and terror operations, including plans to kidnap Israeli soldiers, against Israeli forces in Gaza.
Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that if Israeli forces are harmed, Hamas and the population of Gaza will pay a heavy price that is beyond all proportion.
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike targeting Ali al-Amoudi, described as a senior Hamas figure, close aide to slain leader Yahya Sinwar, and someone involved in planning the October 7 attack.
