Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04am on 08 Sep 2025,Monday International
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark ultimatum to Hamas on Sunday, threatening massive retaliation unless hostages are released and weapons surrendered. Warning of a "mighty hurricane" striking Gaza City, Katz directly addressed Hamas leaders both in Gaza and abroad, calling them "murderers and rapists" and demanding immediate action. He threatened complete destruction of Gaza and annihilation of Hamas if demands aren't met. The warning emphasized that Israeli Defense Forces are continuing planned operations and preparing to expand ground maneuvers to "decisively defeat Hamas in Gaza." This escalation comes amid ongoing airstrikes and mounting international concerns over the humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian territory. (PC: Al Jazeera)
