Hamas leader threatened with death, Palestine on the brink of new Israeli conflict

Israeli threats to launch military operation in Gaza increase in response to Palestinian attacks

The military wing of the organization and other Palestinian factions have reacted strongly to Israeli threats to assassinate the Hamas leader in Gaza. Was given

The media quoted officials as saying that Israel was planning to assassinate Yahya Sanwar, the head of Hamas's political bureau in Gaza, following a speech during Ramadan and threats against Israel. 

In response, Israeli threats to launch a military operation in Gaza have increased. 

Palestinian attacks began during Ramadan, the last of which killed three Israelis in Elad, east of Tel Aviv. 

Israeli Communications Minister Yuz Handel "It was a mistake to release Sanwar from prison during the Gilad Shalat agreement," said Beni Gantz, Israel's defense minister. Will do

Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaidah warned on Saturday against plotting to assassinate Sanwar.

"Threats to assassinate Yahya Sanwar or any of the resistance leaders by the cowardly Israeli occupation indicate an earthquake in the region and an unprecedented response," Abu Obaida said. 

After Al-Qassam's statement, Israeli security officials said that his army had recommended to the country's political leadership not to assassinate the Hamas leader at this time. 

"Israel has sent a message to the Palestinian factions through mediators that it will not carry out any assassination attempt and has no intention of escalating tensions in Gaza," the source was quoted as saying.

Clashes broke out between Palestinians and Israeli police at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan. 

In his last public speech, Sanwar said, "We must be ready to move forward, to break the boundaries and to change the bitter reality in which our nation lives." 

We will not hesitate to use the sword with all our might and we will defend our people. 

"Palestinian sources told Arab News that last March, with Egypt, Is being contacted almost daily. 

The source said on condition of anonymity that "constant efforts are being made by the Egyptians to reduce tensions and these efforts have so far been successful on several occasions in the last period." 

They are sending messages between the Palestinian factions and the Israeli government with the support of the United States. "