Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced this Tuesday the arrest of a high-ranking commander of the Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The operation took place within the framework of a series of intense bombardments carried out by Israeli forces in the heart of the Gazan capital, which, according to local reports, served as cover for a strategic incursion against Palestinian militias.<\/p>\n\n
A senior Hamas terrorist commander was arrested and this is our policy: we do not wait for threats, but rather we pursue the terrorists, neutralize them, and destroy their terrorist infrastructure.<\/p>Israel Katz, Minister of Defense of Israel<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Although the Defense Minister highlighted the success of the operation during an official event, Israeli authorities have not revealed the identity of the detainee or specific details about the military unit that carried out the capture. For its part, the Hamas group has remained silent and has not issued any official reaction confirming or denying what happened.<\/p>\n\n
Impact of the offensive in Gaza City<\/h2>\n\n
The military operation was marked by a violent day in Gaza City. Hospital sources in the area reported the death of a woman and two minors, aged 3 and 13, as a result of the airstrikes. These attacks were described by the Israeli press as support maneuvers to facilitate the infiltration of special forces into enemy territory.<\/p>\n\n
Israel’s stance on the occupation<\/h2>\n\n
During his speech, Katz reaffirmed the security strategy that Israel maintains over the Palestinian territory. The minister stated that a large part of the Gaza Strip is currently under the control of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), estimating that nearly 70% of the territory has become uninhabitable due to the destruction of infrastructure and tunnels.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- Conditions for withdrawal:<\/strong> Israel maintains that it will not leave the area until the total demilitarization of Hamas is ensured.<\/li>\n
- Long-term presence:<\/strong> Even after achieving its objectives, the Israeli Army plans to maintain permanent defensive lines in the enclave.<\/li>\n
- Zero-tolerance policy:<\/strong> The Israeli government has tightened its security protocols, treating any suspicious aerial object, including balloons or kites, under the same standards as military drones, regardless of whether they carry explosives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Alofoke Deportes continues to follow the development of this conflict and its impact on regional stability.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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