Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a meeting with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2025. Photo: AFP
JERUSALEM,
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas leaders on Wednesday that they would have no immunity after a wave of Israeli air strikes on Gaza that followed an attack on its troops.
"There will be no immunity for anyone in the leadership of the terrorist organisation Hamas -- neither for those in suits nor for those hiding in tunnels," Katz said, referring to several Hamas political leaders residing in Doha.
"Whoever raises a hand against an (Israeli) soldier will face severe consequences. The (Israeli military) has been instructed to act decisively against every Hamas target and will continue to do so."
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