Following the liquidation: Israel warned Hamas and jihad of attempts to respond from the Gaza Strip
Israel has sent warnings to both organizations through Egypt against attempts to respond following the assassination of a Quds Force commander. Earlier, Defense Minister Bennett conducted a situation assessment in Kirya with the participation of Chief of Staff Kochavi
Following the liquidation: Israel warned Hamas and jihad of attempts to respond from the Gaza Strip
Israel on Friday issued warnings through Egypt to Hamas and Islamic Jihad against attempts to respond from the Gaza Strip to the assassination of Qassem Suleimani by the United States. Earlier, Defense Minister Naftali Benthte conducted an assessment of the situation in Tel Aviv, attended by Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and senior security officials.
The IDF said: "In light of the assessment, it was decided that the Hermon site would not be opened to visitors today. In addition, earlier the IDF raised the level of alertness on Israeli borders, with emphasis on the Syrian border and Lebanon, for fear of an Iranian response. Each year, the Iranians provide financial assistance to both Palestinian organizations and there is a very close relationship between jihad and Iran.
Hamas supporters burn model of embassy (Photo: Majdi Fathi / TPS)
Hamas supporters burn a model coffin that simulates the United States Embassy in Jerusalem with a picture of Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. January 03, 2020. (Photo: Majdi Fathi / TPS, official website)
In the attack on the United States army tonight, Abu Mahdi al-Mohandas, deputy commander of the militia, was also eliminated, and a number of other senior officials, including Hezbollah man in Iraq, Mohammed Qawdarani. The Pentagon said Suleimani's assassination was intended to deter Iran from carrying out further attacks. In response to the assassination, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei said revenge awaits the "criminals" who killed Suleimani, and that he is "in heaven." He added that the action strengthened the motivation for opposition to the United States and Israel, declaring three mourning days.
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