Israel puts military on alert ahead of October 7 anniversary
Israel’s defence minister has put the military on high alert for the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, warning of a heavy price for any harm. Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-puts-military-on-alert-ahead-of-october-7-anniversary/
Israel's military has been put on high alert ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack. The country's defence minister warned that Hamas and the Palestinian population in Gaza would face a "heavy price" if any Israeli armed forces were harmed.
According to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to heighten their readiness in Gaza following intelligence that Hamas may attempt attacks against Israeli forces.
The alert comes as Israel prepares to commemorate the anniversary of the attack, with France 24 reporting that the defence minister stated Hamas and the Palestinian population would pay a heavy price for any harm caused.
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