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Hamas threatens to escalate West Bank clashes after capture of fugitives
[JPost]"Oooooooh you're SO gonna get it!"Palestinian factions have vowed to end all talks of a ceasefire with Israel following the re-capture of the Gilboa Prison fugitives. Hamas released a statement on Saturday morning, stating that the capture of four of the escaped Gilboa fugitives is "yet another round of confrontation with Israel." "The escape revived the Palestinian people's hopes that it is only a matter of time until the West Bank 'blows up' in Israel's face," the terrorist organization said. Palestinian factions have vowed to end all talks of a ceasefire with Israel following the re-capture of the Gilboa Prison fugitives they called "heroic," according to Palestinian media. In reaction to the re-arrests of Yakoub Mohammed Qadri and Mohammed Ardah late on Friday night, Hamas launched a rocket towards the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel. The IDF responded by carrying out an airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Related: Gilboa Prison: 2021-09-11 Violent West Bank protests after Israel makes 1st arrests of fugitive prisoners Gilboa Prison: 2021-09-11 Police catch Gilboa Prison: 2021-09-10 Army, police on high alert for Hamas ‘day of rage’ in support of escapees Posted by: Frank G 2021-09-12 |
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