Netanyahu warns at cabinet meeting: "Hamas will try to challenge us"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned at the cabinet meeting that Hamas may attempt to carry out attacks with its remaining forces to influence the elections. He stated that Israel is prepared to thwart these attempts and will respond with immense force. Netanyahu noted that out of the 6,000 terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7, 4,000 have already been eliminated, and emphasized that none of them have immunity.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the cabinet meeting with a warning that Hamas will try to challenge Israel with its remaining forces ahead of the elections, aiming to influence them. He clarified that Israel is prepared to thwart these attempts and that the response will be immense if Hamas errs. Netanyahu spoke on the eve of October 7, three years after the massacre, and stated that out of approximately 6,000 terrorists who infiltrated Israel, 4,000 have already been eliminated. He emphasized that none of them have immunity and that Hamas rule in Gaza will be eradicated. In his remarks, Netanyahu described Israel as the strongest country in the Middle East and its enemies as weaker than ever. He noted that 90% of residents have returned to their homes in the Gaza envelope and that there is a surge of construction and rehabilitation. The warning comes amid heightened alert in the Strip following information about Hamas intentions to carry out attacks against IDF forces.