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Israel’s Gantz warns Hamas on retaliating against annexation

A spokesperson for the militant group said Israel's planned West Bank annexation would be seen as a "declaration of war."
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Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned Hamas against retaliating against Israel's planned annexation of parts of the West Bank.

“If Hamas tests us, they will pay a heavy price,” Gantz said Monday.

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