IDF increases military presence near Gaza due to Hamas ultimatum
Kyiv • UNN
The Israeli army increased its combat readiness in the south and sent additional troops to the Gaza Strip. This followed Netanyahu's ultimatum to release hostages by February 15.
The Israeli army has announced an increase in combat readiness in the southern direction and the deployment of reinforcements in case of "various scenarios." This was reported by the IDF press service, UNN reports.
Details
The orders relate to the Southern Command, which is responsible for the areas of the country adjacent to the Gaza Strip. Additional military personnel, including reservists, were sent there.
Reinforcements are sent to troops and reservists are mobilized in preparation for various scenarios,
For reference
The statement was made public immediately after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, which warned of his readiness to resume intense fighting in the enclave if Hamas does not release a new group of Israeli hostages by noon on February 15.
Recall
Hamas refused to exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners scheduled for February 15. The terrorists accused Israel of blocking humanitarian aid and preventing the return of residents of northern Gaza.
