Politics & Diplomacy

Israel's security chief warns Hamas over targeting soldiers on October 7 anniversary

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Published Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 12:27 Jerusalem time

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Israeli security cabinet member Gidi Katz warned Hamas against attacking soldiers during commemorations of October 7, the Ma'an news agency reported. Katz stated that any such targeting would provoke a response exceeding all bounds, according to the statement.

The warning comes as Israel marks the anniversary of the October 7 attack. Heightened tensions and security concerns surround the commemoration period.