Terrorist attacks could occur in Israel on the eve of the anniversary of the attack by the Palestinian movement Hamas, said Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari.
“This week we celebrate the anniversary of the start of the war and (of the attack) on October 7. “We have reinforced our forces and prepared ourselves, anticipating that on the eve of the memorable date there will be attempts to carry out attacks from the rear.” – said the spokesperson, whose words are quoted on the IDF website.
He added that the army is constantly evaluating the situation and is at a high level of preparation.
On October 7, 2023, Israel suffered an unprecedented attack from the Gaza Strip. Hamas militants entered the border areas, opened fire on soldiers and civilians and took more than 200 hostages. According to authorities, around 1.2 thousand people died.
The Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip, which included strikes against civilian targets. Israel announced a complete blockade of the enclave: supplies of water, electricity, fuel, food and medicine were cut off. The death toll in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023 has exceeded 41 thousand and more than 96.9 thousand people have been injured.
