Israel warns Gazans will pay 'heavy price' for any October 7 attacks on military
Summary
Israel’s Defense Minister said Israel’s military is on high alert ahead of the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack. He warned that if Israeli forces are harmed on that day, both Hamas and the people of Gaza will face severe consequences.Key Facts
- Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a warning about possible Hamas attacks on October 7, 2026.
- The military was put on high alert because of intelligence suggesting Hamas might try attacks or terror operations.
- The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas was the deadliest day in Israel’s history, killing 1,221 people and capturing 251 hostages.
- Israel responded with a military offensive, causing heavy damage in Gaza and killing more than 74,200 people, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
- Since a ceasefire in October 2025, Israeli forces have killed over 1,440 people in Gaza.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated there will be no Hamas rule in Gaza and promised to continue targeting those involved in the attacks or holding hostages.
- Israel’s Defense Minister said any harm to Israeli forces will lead to consequences affecting both Hamas and the wider Gaza population.
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