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- 1Katz threatens all-out war on Palestinian Authority, defying defense establishment▼Opposing Israel's defense establishment, Katz threatens all-out war on Palestinian Authority
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened an all-out war against the Palestinian Authority, taking a position that puts him at odds with Israel's own defense establishment. The statement, reported by The Jerusalem Post, signals a sharp escalation in rhetoric toward the PA and highlights a rift within Israel's security leadership over how to handle the Palestinian leadership.
- 2Israel vows to eliminate 2,000 remaining October 7 terrorists●Israeli defense minister vows to eliminate all 2,000 remaining Oct. 7 terrorists
Israel's defense minister has pledged to eliminate all 2,000 terrorists involved in the October 7 attacks who remain alive. The vow underscores Israel's stated commitment to pursuing everyone linked to the assault, in which Hamas-led fighters killed around 1,200 people and took roughly 250 hostages. The pledge has drawn attention amid the ongoing conflict and international debate over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
- 3Israeli ministers warn of PA war threat and Hamas election attacks●Increased threat: Katz threatens war against PA as Netanyahu warns of Hamas election attacks
Israeli officials have issued stark warnings amid rising tensions. Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened military action against the Palestinian Authority, describing an increased threat, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned that Hamas could launch attacks tied to upcoming elections. The dual warnings signal heightened Israeli concern over security in the West Bank and Gaza as political developments unfold.
- 4Israel says two-thirds of October 7 attackers killed●Katz: IDF has killed two-thirds of Oct. 7 perpetrators, will eliminate remaining 2,000
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says the IDF has killed two-thirds of the perpetrators of the October 7, 2023 attack and will target the remaining roughly 2,000. The statement underscores Israel's ongoing campaign against Hamas fighters it says took part in the assault, in which about 1,200 people were killed and hundreds taken hostage.