Israel warns Gaza citizens living next door to Hamas members

Israel reportedly sent text messages to citizens in Gaza warning them that they are living in the same buildings as Hamas members and they may become targets in future fighting.
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A partial view shows a damaged apartment of Al-Qahira (Cairo) Tower in Gaza City on May 16, 2021, following heavy Israeli bombardment on the Hamas-controlled enclave. - MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Al-Majd, a security website affiliated with the Hamas movement in Gaza, revealed Sept. 4 that Israeli intelligence services sent text messages to some citizens in the Gaza Strip about Hamas members living next door or in the same apartment building. 

The texts reportedly warned them that their homes will be targeted in the next round of fighting. The Hamas website warned residents in Gaza not to disseminate these messages on social media.

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