"The hospital and its surrounding area have been used by Hamas and the PIJ over the past few years to advance terror plots against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers," the military said.
Asked about the possibility of a large-scale confrontation with Hamas before Israel's October 27 elections, the official assessed the likelihood as low.
The report follows an earlier hostile aircraft infiltration alert in the area of Arab al-Aramshe, triggered by a suspected drone launch from Lebanon.
Former Shin Bet Official Ilan Segev recalled Netanyahu's passivity in the years leading up to October 7, saying that when faced with a decision, he would respond with "maintain readiness."
All three recently advanced plans for attacks against IDF soldiers and operated to restore the terror organizations' grasp on the Gaza Strip, according to the IDF.
The Shin Bet statement further detailed an attack that was planned on a Beersheba nightclub that was uncovered following the arrest and interrogation of Israeli citizen Abdullah Jarjawi.
Tzapalamus was killed when a Humvee flipped during operational activity in the area of the Litani River.
“What the public is being told is not what actually happened,” he added. “This isn’t my truth. It’s the country’s truth.”
The former hostages Yazji held captive include Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Matan Angrest.
Eight Israeli defense companies showcased combat-proven drones, AI-powered robotics, and advanced communications systems at a Moroccan defense exhibition under the Abraham Accords.
The request followed an announcement by the Global Sumud Flotilla that it was recruiting foreign activists to travel to Israel and participate in activities in olive-harvesting areas in the West Bank
