Israel Prepares for Potential Hamas Attacks on Anniversary of October 7th Assault
Tel Aviv, Israel (October 6, 2024) – As Israel approaches the one-year anniversary of the devastating October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, the Israeli military is ramping up its security measures across the country, anticipating possible assaults on this symbolic date. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officials, extra forces are being deployed, particularly in the southern regions of the country, as Hamas has a history of targeting significant dates to stage their operations.
Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, the international spokesperson for the IDF, confirmed that Israel remains on high alert, following rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel on Sunday. "We know [Hamas] has a tendency to try and carry out terror attacks on these kinds of symbolic dates, and that’s why we’re preparing for that, adding forces in the south and preparing for that kind of thing,” he said.
Despite the escalating situation, Shoshani emphasized that the number of rockets fired into Israel from Gaza has significantly decreased over the past year, marking progress in the IDF’s efforts to curb Hamas' capabilities. "The amount of rockets fired from Gaza into Israel has dropped dramatically," he stated, though cautioning that there is still a long way to go in neutralizing Hamas and Hezbollah's extensive rocket arsenals.
New Ground Operation in Gaza
Amid these rising tensions, Israel has launched a new ground operation in the northern Gaza area of Jabalya, which has seen extensive destruction after nearly a year of fighting. The IDF cited evidence of Hamas attempting to rebuild in the area, prompting the latest offensive.
To minimize civilian casualties, Shoshani also announced the opening of two evacuation routes for those fleeing the conflict zones in northern Gaza, reaffirming the IDF’s commitment to safeguarding innocent lives amidst ongoing military actions.
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