Hamas Threatens Deadly Costs to Israeli Soldiers Amid Gaza Invasion Plans

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has reached a pivotal, dangerous moment. The Al Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s militant wing, issued a stark warning this week: any Israeli attempt to invade Gaza city will be met with fierce resistance costing "the blood of soldiers" and likely escalating the capture of Israeli hostages. In a statement delivered by spokesperson Abu Obeida, the group condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to seize Gaza city—plans approved by Israel’s Security Cabinet on August 8—as a reckless gamble. They warned that this operation would not only inflict severe casualties on Israeli troops but also worsen...