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."
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.
The Gaza-based militant group fired rockets last Friday in Israel’s direction a day after its spokesperson warned that annexation would be seen as a “declaration of war.” Israel’s air force responded by striking two Hamas sites in the southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida said Thursday Israel would “regret bitterly” extending sovereignty over the Palestinian territory.
