The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) plans to increase the number of attacks carried out in the Gaza Strip. In this context, the country’s government is once again calling on local residents to evacuate to safe areas. TASS referring to Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari.
Also, according to him, Israeli military personnel are currently focused on combat operations in the Gaza Strip. Still, the army is ready for any developments, including in the Middle East.
“We will strengthen our attacks and reduce our possible losses. <…> The IDF spokesman emphasized that the next stage will be as we deem necessary in terms of the most favorable conditions for us.
October 21, The Times of Israel newspaper reportedIt was reported that the Israeli army raided the house of one of the leaders of the Palestinian Hamas movement in the West Bank. According to the publication, we are talking about the commander and founder of the military wing of the movement, Izzeddin al-Qassam brigades, Salih al-Aruri.
The document stated that as a result of the operation, IDF fighters managed to arrest one of the leaders of the Palestinian movement. At the same time, the authors of the publication announced that Saleh al-Aruri was the deputy of the main leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh.
Previously IDF Spokesperson Avichai Adri said About whether Israeli troops are ready to launch a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.