Hamas
“Other tools” will be resorted to if Israel doesn’t meet demands for coronavirus aid, says deputy Hamas leader • Terrorist group faces criticism after Palestinians flock to a new shopping mall.
The device, called a PCR machine, was donated by an unidentified international organization with the help of the WHO and is expected to double Gaza’s coronavirus test rate.
Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar has rejected linking coronavirus aid to talks, but said he saw “a possible initiative to revive this issue” if Israel frees Palestinian prisoners.
While experts say there’s been a “significant and positive shift” in cooperation between Israel and the Palestinians due to COVID-19, much uncertainty remains regarding what will happen if the situation in the P.A. and Gaza deteriorates.
Hamas launched a rocket last week into Israel. Internally, if any popular or social unrest rises against Hamas due to economic woes or its handling of the coronavirus, it will be channeled very quickly by the terror organization towards Israel, possibly leading to a new round of clashes or even a broader conflict.
Hamas ordered the facilities to be built after pictures were shown of supposed quarantine centers with people celebrating birthday parties and meeting with visiting relatives.
First since coronavirus outbreak, it caused no injuries or damage • IDF deploys troops to help police enforce lockdown.
The way the terrorist organization usually demands help is by threatening to fire rockets at Israeli cities near its border. If its subpar health-care system is put to the test, it may lash out.
OptiDefense’s laser system is the first to target autonomous airborne incendiary devices and can also be used to down drones.
The trial, which will last for months, is enraging Hamas members and supporters all over the world and illustrates the depth of the rift between Gaza and Riyadh.
The new Tnufa (“Momentum”) multi-year program recognizes that Israel’s enemies, including Hezbollah, Hamas, Iran and Shi’ite militias, have been upgrading their ability to threaten the Jewish state.
Israel is preparing a “meaningful move” with regard to the Gaza Strip that will only take place “on our terms and in our time,” according to Israeli Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.
