Hamas plans a terror attack or hostage taking – details
The Shin Bet leadership informed the security cabinet of a serious threat: Hamas is attempting to organize a large-scale attack or hostage taking timed to the elections. The goal is to create public resonance and interfere with the political agenda. Security forces have been placed on high alert.
The leadership of the Israeli security service Shin Bet informed the security cabinet of a serious threat to national security. According to the agency, Hamas is making active attempts to organize a large-scale attack or hostage-taking operation timed to the upcoming elections in the country. The attack could be carried out immediately before the start of voting or immediately after its conclusion. The main goal of the terrorists is to create a powerful public resonance, destabilize the internal situation, and interfere with Israel's political agenda. In light of the received data, Israeli security forces have been placed on high alert. The article also reports that intelligence is detecting signs of Hamas using the ceasefire to restore its military potential and prepare for a possible resumption of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. The organization is replenishing weapons stockpiles, restoring infrastructure, and preparing units. Of particular concern is the return of weapons to civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. In September, the Israeli Air Force struck three weapons depots in Gaza. It also reports the elimination of Muhammad Abu Alwan, who was responsible for financial matters of Hamas's political wing. Disagreements within the Israeli government regarding the reconstruction of Gaza before the completion of Hamas's disarmament are noted, as well as disagreements with the US regarding the scale of permitted IDF operations before the launch of the disarmament mechanism.