Israel names two dates when possible attacks are expected
Israel's security establishment has raised its level of readiness due to possible attacks by terrorist organizations in the coming weeks. Special attention is being paid to October 7 and election day in Israel — October 27. Among the potential threats are Hamas, Hezbollah, and jihadist groups. There are no specific intelligence warnings of an impending attack.
Israel's security establishment has raised its level of readiness ahead of two sensitive dates: October 7, 2026, and the Knesset election day on October 27. According to journalist Nir Dvori, security forces believe that Hamas, Hezbollah, and jihadist-linked groups in Syria may attempt to strike Israel, using the symbolic significance of these dates. Concerns also relate to the possible impact of attacks on the political situation and election results. Measures have been stepped up in military intelligence and the air force, and the IDF is preparing for the possibility of a large-scale response. It is emphasized, however, that there are no specific intelligence warnings of an impending attack. The article also covers an investigation into an attempted attack on a Flydubai flight, where Omani pilot Muhammad al-Hamami confessed to intending to crash the plane into Ben-Gurion Airport in retaliation for events in the Gaza Strip.