Netanyahu and Katz: We Decided to Launch Operations Against Hamas Leadership After the Jerusalem Attack

Translation by SadaNews - A joint statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the decision to attack Hamas leadership came after the operation in Jerusalem.

The joint statement, as translated by SadaNews, noted that following what it termed "brutal" operations that took place in Jerusalem and Gaza, all security agencies were instructed to prepare for the potential elimination of Hamas leadership, with full backing from the Defense Minister.

The statement added: This afternoon, based on an operational opportunity, and after consultations with all heads of security agencies and with full support, the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister decided to implement the directive given to the Israel Defense Forces and the General Security Service last night, which was carried out precisely and in the best possible manner. According to the text of the statement.

The statement continued: "The Prime Minister and the Defense Minister believe that the operation is completely justified given that the Hamas leadership initiated and organized the massacre on October 7, and has not ceased sending operations to kill against the State of Israel and its citizens since then, including taking responsibility for the killing of our citizens in the attack that took place yesterday in Jerusalem." As stated.