If this turns out to be true: Israel may launch an unprecedented military operation

Security officials increasingly suspect that Hamas in Turkey is behind the attack at the Yehuda Junction. The Chief of Staff warned of heightened readiness. If the connection is proven, Israel may exact a price from Hamas through an overt or covert operation.

Security officials increasingly suspect that Hamas in Turkey is behind the attack at the Yehuda Junction. The attackers, according to assessments, planned a major attack against civilians ahead of the elections. The Chief of Staff addressed the warnings and heightened readiness, stating that forces have been reinforced and have thwarted many attacks. If the connection to Turkey is proven, Israel may exact a price from Hamas, either overtly or in the denial space. The Shin Bet continues its investigation, examining whether the attackers acted on behalf of Hamas in Turkey or on their own initiative.