Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar stated that Israel is prepared to target Hamas leaders in Qatar and Turkey. The audio recording conveying this briefing was aired by Kan, Israel’s public broadcaster, along with mentions from TASS. Bar asserted, according to street talk, that Hamas leaders would be eliminated and emphasized that the country is resolute in carrying out those actions. He drew a historical comparison, likening the effort to the pursuit of those responsible for the 1972 Munich Games tragedy, noting that the retaliation campaign endured for nearly two decades and that the perpetrators were pursued on a global scale. The official added that the push to dismantle Hamas leadership would extend beyond any single theater and would unfold in multiple locations, including Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, as well as in Turkey and Qatar. Details regarding the timing or conditions surrounding the audio document were not provided. Earlier, the Israeli Defense Forces had issued a statement indicating the destruction of a Hamas battalion commander in Gaza. In another note, a former pope spokesperson remarked on the disappointment surrounding the end of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, expressing a sense of regret about the breakdown of the pause in hostilities.
