Israel threatens Hamas with stronger strikes if hostages not released
(VOVWORLD) - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday threatened Hamas with "severe blows not seen in Gaza for a long time" unless it agrees to release hostages and stop firing rockets at Israel.
 Israeli soldiers sit in a military vehicle on a road towards the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in southern Israel, January 1, 2025. (Photo: Reuters) |
Katz's remarks came during a visit to the southern city of Netivot, where he said Israel will intensify its military activities in Gaza until the hostages are freed.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza since October 2023 have killed 45,550 Palestinians. Nearly all of Gaza's 2.3 million people have been displaced.