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European Jewish News · Sep 22, 2026

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Israel: Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israel has received intelligence indicating that Hamas may be planning to kidnap an Israeli soldier or civilian. Warning Hamas and its supporters, “from Iran to Erdoğan”, Katz said that if even one Israeli is kidnapped, Israel would evacuate Gaza City’s roughly one million residents southwards and treat the city in the same way as Rafah and Beit Hanoun until the hostage is returned. Katz did not provide further details about the intelligence behind the warning. Join EJN:

Israel: Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israel has received intelligence indicating that Hamas may be planning to kidnap an Israeli soldier or civilian. Warning Hamas and its supporters, “from Iran to Erdoğan”, Katz said that if even one Israeli is kidnapped, Israel would evacuate Gaza City’s roughly one million residents southwards and treat the city in the same way as Rafah and Beit Hanoun until the hostage is returned. Katz did not provide further details about the intelligence behind the warning. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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