Israel puts military on alert ahead of October 7 anniversary

Israel's military has been put on high alert ahead of the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack. The defence minister warned that there would be a heavy price for any harm caused to Israeli forces.

According to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, the decision to heighten readiness was made following intelligence that Hamas may attempt attacks against Israeli forces in Gaza.

The anniversary of the attack comes as relations between Israel and other countries remain strained. Israel's ambassador to Australia mentioned the possibility of a "reset" in traditional friendship, while leaders of Australia's Palestinian community called for more help for the diaspora affected by the war on Gaza.

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