Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that the military has been placed on high alert ahead of the October 7 anniversary of Hamas’s 2023 attack, warning that any assault on Israeli forces in Gaza would result in a “heavy price” for Gazans.
The Defence Ministry said the directive was issued “in light of intelligence regarding Hamas’s intentions to attempt to carry out attacks and terror operations against our forces in Gaza on that day.” The move underscores heightened tensions as Israel braces for potential escalations around the symbolic date.
The October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas marked one of the deadliest assaults in Israel’s history, leaving deep scars on national security and shaping subsequent military operations. With memorials held across the country in recent days, the government has reinforced its stance that it will not tolerate renewed aggression.
Security analysts note that the alert reflects both intelligence warnings and the psychological impact of the anniversary, which Hamas may seek to exploit. Israel’s military presence along Gaza’s border has been strengthened, with additional units deployed to deter any attempted strikes.
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