Israel Warns Gazans Will Pay 'Heavy Price' for Any October 7 Attacks on Military
Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered troops to prepare for possible Hamas attacks and kidnappings, citing intelligence and warning of severe retaliation.
- Today, October 7, 2026, Israel marks the third anniversary of the Hamas-led massacre with heightened military alert nationwide, citing intelligence of potential attacks against Israeli forces in Gaza during the commemorative period.
- Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to high alert earlier this week after receiving intelligence that Hamas intended to attempt attacks against Israeli forces, warning that Gaza would pay a "heavy price" if troops were harmed.
- During a state ceremony on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there would be "no Hamas rule in Gaza," pledging to continue targeting those involved in the 2023 attack whom he said are "living on borrowed time."
- The National Security Council issued warnings urging Israelis abroad to exercise "heightened vigilance," advising citizens to avoid large gatherings and refrain from sharing travel plans on social media ahead of the anniversary.
- As the nation commemorates the deadliest day in its history, figures show more than 74,200 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, underscoring the profound human toll three years after the massacre.
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